José Feliciano (Leaders Like Us)

by Clayton (Author)

José Feliciano (Leaders Like Us)
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Series: Leaders Like Us

Born blind and poor, José Feliciano never gave up on his dream of becoming a musician. Using his talent for guitar playing and singing, José spread his message of peace. Learn how José’s blends of different music genres and languages helped people unite in this inspirational biography―part of the Leaders Like Us true story books based on real life book series.

This nonfiction book introduces readers to José Feliciano’s life and how he brought different backgrounds together through his music.

Storybook Features:

  • Post-reading questions
  • Extension activity
  • Time line

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School Library Journal

Gr 1-4--Brief introductions to mostly unknown but noteworthy leaders are presented in these four colorfully illustrated titles. José Feliciano, despite his blindness, taught himself guitar and created music that appeals to millions. Puerto Rican migrant Pura Belpré became New York's first Hispanic librarian and began bilingual story times so Spanish-speaking children could participate. Indian immigrant Dalip Singh Saund championed citizenship for people from his country and went on to become the first Asian American congressman. Yuri Kochiyama felt the sting of injustice as a World War II Japanese internee and spent the rest of her life fighting for the rights of the disadvantaged. While these volumes do not go into great detail about their subjects, they do provide suitable introductions to mostly lesser known figures. The illustrations are beautifully integrated with the text, giving these titles great appeal for young readers. VERDICT Given that there are few biographies out there on these significant, though less famous, people and these volumes are nice presentations, selectors will do well to consider for purchase.

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Review quotes

An appealing biography series for young readers. —Carolyn Phelan Booklist, October 2023
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781731657398
Lexile Measure
730
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Discovery Library
Publication date
August 11, 2023
Series
Leaders Like Us
BISAC categories
JNF007050 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Cultural Heritage
Library of Congress categories
Musicians
Singers
Puerto Rico
Blind musicians
Feliciano, Josae

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