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The story of soul music through anecdotes and interviews with James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson and Mary…
Wilson, among others. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1984,
This is the story behind Boyzone's greatest hits, revealing their thoughts on songwriting and the inspiration for each song -…
songs which have catapulted them into the charts many times. The book is the official tie-in to the "Boyzone's Greatest Hits" album. For junior and senior high students.
This program is read by the authors. The American Book Award winner, now completely adapted for a young adult audience!…
From award-winning author Jeff Chang, Can't Stop Won't Stop is the story of hip-hop, a generation-defining movement and the music that transformed American politics and culture forever. Hip hop is one of the most dominant and influential cultures in America, giving new voice to the younger generation. It defines a generation's worldview. Exploring hip hop's beginnings up to the present day, Jeff Chang and Dave "Davey D" Cook provide a provocative look into the new world that the hip hop generation has created. Based on original interviews with DJs, b-boys, rappers, activists, and gang members, with unforgettable portraits of many of hip hop's forebears, founders, mavericks, and present day icons, this book chronicles the epic events, ideas and the music that marked the hip hop generation's rise. A Macmillan Audio production from Wednesday Books
A poet and critic presents a collection of essays about the impact of music, especially live music, on his life…
and how music can be a lens through which we view the world. Subjects range from Nina Simone to Bruce Springsteen to Chance the Rapper. Strong language. 2017
Highlights the life and accomplishments of the Grammy-winning rapper. Discusses his early years in Compton, California; the English teacher who…
saw promise in Lamar's poetry; and his songs, which are both a form of protest and anthems for civil rights. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2018
Highlights the life and accomplishments of Chancelor "Chance" Bennett. Discusses his inspiration to pursue music and successes as a hip-hop…
artist and activist, as well as his pride for his hometown of Chicago. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2018
Highlights the life and musical successes of Aubrey "Drake" Graham. Discusses his artistic influences, acting career, relationship with R&B singer…
Rihanna, and love for hometown Toronto. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2018
Highlights the life and accomplishments of Jermaine Lamarr "J." Cole and his successes as a hip-hop artist and producer. Explores…
his academic drive, relationship with his mom, and charity work. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2018
Highlights the life and accomplishments of rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer Future, born Nayvadius Wilburn. Discusses his early years…
on the streets of Atlanta, Georgia; his lucky break; his unique style of music; and his personal life. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2018
An anthology of stories and personal essays exploring how music inspires creativity and can change a person's life. The pieces…
are written by award-winning young adult authors and contemporary musicians. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2017
A collection of poems recounts the efforts of Esquire magazine graphic designer Art Kane to photograph a group of famous…
jazz artists in front of a Harlem brownstone in 1958. For grades 4-7. 2016
Narrative biography of composer Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) and the history of Russia, from the 1917 Revolution to the events of…
WWII. Highlights how the Nazi invasion was an impetus for Shostakovich's Seventh Symphony, which rallied his fellow countrymen and the world. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2015
Biography of One Direction, the boy-band sensation from the British television program The X Factor. Discusses the group's successes and…
travels since forming in 2010. Includes a quick snapshot of the thoughts of Harry, Liam, Louis, Niall, and Zayn. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2013
Rubin, a blind mezzo-soprano opera singer born with perfect pitch and Leber's Amaurosis--a disease that prevents the retina from developing--recounts…
her idyllic California childhood learning to read braille, use a cane, and ski and taking voice lessons. Highlights her struggles getting roles because of her disability. Young adult appeal. 2012
Sixteen-year-old Canadian singer Justin Bieber, who was discovered on YouTube by music manager Scooter Braun in 2007, describes his childhood…
and his whirlwind career. Discusses joining forces with fellow superstar Usher and preparing for his first world tour. For junior and senior high readers. 2010