• The Story of Lin-Manuel Miranda (The Story Of)

The Story of Lin-Manuel Miranda
(The Story Of)

Author
Publication Date
February 08, 2022
Genre / Grade Band
Non-fiction /  2nd − 3rd
The Story of Lin-Manuel Miranda (The Story Of)

Description

Discover the life of Lin-Manuel Miranda--a story about creating change through art, for kids ages 6 to 9

Lin-Manuel Miranda is an award-winning composer, actor, and playwright--best known for the hit musical Hamilton, which he created! Before he changed the world of entertainment, Lin-Manuel was an intelligent young boy who loved music and musicals. He was inspired to write his own songs and plays, and his life changed when the plays he wrote became huge successes on Broadway. This book explores how Lin-Manuel went from being an artistic boy growing up in New York City to a rising star and Pulitzer Prize winner.

What sets this book apart from other Lin-Manuel Miranda books for kids:

  • Core curriculum--Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Lin-Manuel's life so far, and take a quick quiz to test their knowledge.
  • Short chapters--This book engages young readers with brief, easy-to-digest chapters that make it a breeze to keep reading.
  • His living legacy--Kids will discover how Lin-Manuel has transformed the performing arts and brought Broadway plays to a wider audience.

How will Lin-Manuel's dedication to his art and activism inspire the child in your life?

Publication date
February 08, 2022
Classification
Non-fiction
Page Count
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ISBN-13
9781638074984
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Rockridge Press
Series
The Story Of
BISAC categories
JNF007060 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Performing Arts
JNF039050 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Performing Arts | Theater
Library of Congress categories
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Frank Berrios
FRANK BERRIOS is a widely published children's book author. He has written many Little Golden Books, including Football with Dad, Soccer with Mom, Miles Morales: Spider-Man, Black Panther, I Am Captain Kirk, and My Little Golden Book about Jackie Robinson. Visit him on the web at FrankBerriosBooks.com.

KRISTIN SORRA is an award-winning illustrator specializing in children's publishing and products. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators in New York. It has also appeared in comics, magazines, textiles, puzzles, posters, digital media, and her mom's birthday cards. Originally from Baltimore, she now lives in a quaint Hudson River town, just a few miles north of New York City. Visit kristinsorra.com.
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