Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa

by Veronica Chambers (Author) Julie Maren (Illustrator)

Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

Everyone knows the flamboyant, larger-than-life Celia Cruz, the extraordinary salsa singer who passed away in 2003, leaving millions of fans brokenhearted. Indeed, there was a magical vibrancy to the Cuban salsa singer.

To hear her voice or to see her perform was to feel her life-affirming energy deep within you. Relish the sizzling sights and sounds of her legacy in this glimpse into Celia's childhood and her inspiring rise to worldwide fame and recognition as the Queen of salsa. Her inspirational life story is sure to sweeten your soul.

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School Library Journal

Gr 2-4--This picture book biography of the Cuban songstress pays tribute to the child from Havana who became salsa royalty. The lyrical text and lovely jewel-tone illustrations successfully portray the struggles and triumphs of the Afro-Latina. An excellent introduction to Celia Cruz and her music.

Copyright 2017 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Review quotes

Like the sweetness of [Celia CruzÆs] voice, this tribute is pure az-car. (School Library Journal)
Veronica Chambers
Veronica Chambers lives in Los Angeles, California. Julie Maren lives in Boulder, Colorado.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780142407790
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Puffin Books
Publication date
July 19, 2007
Series
-
BISAC categories
JNF007050 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Cultural Heritage
JNF007040 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Music
JNF036000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Music | General
Library of Congress categories
Singers
Latin America
Cruz, Celia

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