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Music Was IT: Young Leonard Bernstein
Par Susan Goldman Rubin. 2015
"Life without music is unthinkable."—Leonard Bernstein, FindingsWhen Lenny was two years old, his mother found that the only way to…
soothe her crying son was to turn on the Victrola. When his aunt passed on her piano to Lenny’s parents, the boy demanded lessons. When Lenny went to school, he had the most fun during "singing hours."But Lenny’s love of music was met with opposition from the start. Lenny’s father, a successful businessman, wanted Lenny to follow in his footsteps. Additionally, the classical music world of the 1930s and 1940s was dominated by Europeans—no American Jewish kid had a serious chance to make a name for himself in this field.Beginning with Lenny’s childhood in Boston and ending with his triumphant conducting debut at Carnegie Hall with the New York Philharmonic when he was just twenty-five, MUSIC WAS IT draws readers into the energetic, passionate, challenging, music-filled life of young Leonard Bernstein.Archival photographs, mostly from the Leonard Bernstein Collection at the Library of Congress, illustrate this fascinating biography, which also includes a foreword by Bernstein’s daughter Jamie. Extensive back matter includes biographies of important people in Bernstein’s life, as well as a discography of his music.Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition (Once Upon a Masterpiece #2)
Par Anna Harwell Celenza. 2003
When his friend Victor suddenly dies, composer Mussorgsky is deeply saddened. But, with the help of his friends, and through…
his own music, Modest finds a way to keep Victor's spirit alive.Readers of all ages will enjoy the inspirational story behind the composition of Pictures at an Exhibition. Bright, colorful illustrations incorporate elements of Russian folk art and traditional symbols. View pages from artist JoAnn Kitchel's notebook for explanations of the symbols and see her pencil-sketch research of the Russian culture.This handsome book and CD recording provide enrichment for the whole family.King of the Tightrope: When the Great Blondin Ruled Niagara
Par Donna Janell Bowman. 2019
In 1859, The Great Blondin took the most dangerous tightrope walk of his career—a death-defying walk across Niagara Falls. History…
and STEAM combine for an edge-of-your-seat read. At the age of four, Jean-Francois Gravelet walked across his first balance beam. Later, he took to the tightrope like a spider to its web and climbed toward stardom. Though his feats became more and more marvelous, he grew bored. That is, until he visited Niagara Falls and imagined doing something that no one else had ever accomplished.To cross the raging river, the Great Blondin needed determination, an understanding of engineering, and a belief that what he could imagine, he could accomplish. And in 1859, with all of his preparation complete, Blondin stepped out onto the most dangerous tightrope walk he'd ever faced.Award-winning nonfiction author Donna Janell Bowman uses her trademark in-depth research to give readers a close look at the hard work and meticulous mathematic and scientific planning it took to plan and execute and astonish feat. Adam Gustavson's detailed illustrations turn this book into an experience that will astound and inspire. This fascinating, STEAM-filled story will have readers holding their breath!A Name from the Sky
Par Diane Kruger. 2022
From actress and mom Diane Kruger comes an enchanting story about how learning the meaning of her name changed her…
life—and how our names can help us find our own special powers.&“Beautiful….Such a great new baby gift - on my go-to gift list.&” — Zibby Owens, Moms Don&’t Have Time to Read Books&“Beautiful.&” — Hoda Kotb, Today with Hoda & Jenna"Diane Kruger is celebrating the power of a name." — People Magazine. Do you know where your name comes from? Growing up in Germany, like so many children around the world, Diane Kruger felt like she didn't fit in with the other kids. There was the pet bunny she talked to like a friend, her love of books, and even her name, which was unusual for her country. But when Diane&’s mother tells her the origin of her name—everything changes! Inspired by Diana, goddess of the hunt and magical protector of animals, Diane learns that she, too, will find her own special powers someday. On a trip to England, Diane and her mother visit the theater, and she is spellbound, realizing she&’s meant to be an actress. This warm and relatable autobiographical story comes full circle when Diane explains how she chose her own daughter&’s name, and invites readers to learn the meaning behind their own name and discover their own special powers. Illustrated in a classic storybook style by fine artist Christa Unzner, this book is sure to instill wonder as it inspires children to follow their dreams and passions.The Story of Stevie Wonder
Par James Haskins. 1976
Really Professional Internet Person
Par Jenn McAllister. 2015
Through her pranks, sketches, and videos about everyday life, Jenn has become a mouthpiece for millennials and one of YouTube's…
fastest rising stars!Jenn McAllister, better known as JennxPenn, has been obsessed with making videos since she found her parents video camera at the age of eight. A shy child, Jenn turned to film because, unlike with life, you can always have a do-over. Really Professional Internet Person offers both an insider's guide to building a successful YouTube channel and an intimate portrait of the surreality of insta-fame and the harsh reality of high school. Brimming with honesty, heart and Jenn's patented sense of humor, Really Professional Internet Person features top ten lists, photos, screenshots, social media posts and never-before-posted stories chronicling Jenn's journey from an anxious middle-schooler just trying to fit in, to a YouTube sensation unafraid to stand out.From Me to YouTube: The Unofficial Guide to Bethany Mota
Par Emily Klein. 2015
Learn all about YouTube star and fashion expert, Bethany Mota!Bethany Mota is an American YouTube celebrity, fashion designer, and aspiring…
singer. Her YouTube videos show fashion purchases, outfit ideas, hair and makeup tutorials, DIY projects, and recipes. She has her own fashion line at Aeropostale, appeared on season 19 of Dancing with the Stars, and released her first single in October 2014. She has over 8 million subscribers on YouTube and millions of followers on Twitter and Instagram. She's even interivewed the president! Learn all about this awesome YouTuber, including lots of full-color photos!Shawn Mendes: It's My Time
Par Debra Mostow Zakarin. 2016
Learn all about singer and Vine star, Shawn Mendes!Shawn Mendes is a 16-year-old Canadian singer who gained a following starting…
on Vine. And he may have gotten his start as an online celebrity, but now he's a bona fide pop sensation! He first album, Handwritten, is already at the top of the charts in both the US and Canada. He's won the Teen Choice Award for "Choice Web Star: Music," and he's the opening act for Taylor Swift's 1989 World Tour. Shawn has millions of followers, on- and off-line, and he's making new fans every day. Learn all about this up-and-coming star in this book full of color photos and fun facts!I Am Harry Houdini (Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum)
Par Brooke Vitale. 2020
An 8x8 based on an episode from the PBS KIDS animated television series Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum starring Harry Houdini.Based…
on the children's book series Ordinary People Change the World by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, the series will introduce kids to inspiring historical figures and the character virtues that helped them succeed. Brad is too scared to spend a full night in the museum's nature exhibit so the Secret Museum sends him and his friends to meet Harry Houdini! This episode-based 8x8 will focus on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves.The Boy Who Became a Dragon: A Biography of Bruce Lee
Par Jim Di Bartolo. 2020
Bruce Lee was born on November 27, 1940 -- in both the hour and the year of the dragon. Almost…
immediately, he was plunged into conflict: as a child in Hong Kong as it was invaded and occupied by the Japanese; as the object of discrimination and bullying; and as a teenager grappling against the influence of gangs. As the world knows, Lee found his salvation and calling through kung fu -- first as a student, then as a teacher, and finally as a global star. The Boy Who Became a Dragon tells his story in brilliant comic form.Zendaya
Par Emily Klein. 2014
Zendaya Coleman, the star of Disney's Shake It Up, is the newest "it" girl!Ever since this talented young actor, dancer,…
and singer made her debut on Disney's Shake It Up at the age of fourteen, Zendaya's star has been on the rise. Since then, she's twirled her way into the hearts of viewers across the country as the youngest contestant ever on Dancing with the Stars, written a book, and released her own solo album. None of her successes have come easily, though. Zendaya had to work hard and make sacrifices to achieve her dreams. Find out all about her in this book filled with fabulous facts and photos!Who Was Alex Trebek? (Who Was?)
Par Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Who Hq. 2022
Clue: A former journalist who became the beloved host of America's favorite game show and quiz competition. Answer: Who Was Alex…
Trebek?, the latest title in the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series.Born in Ontario, Canada, in 1940, Alex Trebek grew up listening to the radio and hoping to one day become a broadcaster. His dream became a reality when he was hired as a reporter for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in 1961. Alex's composed nature and ability to skillfully improvise while on television eventually led to his role as the host of Jeopardy!, the biggest quiz game show in the United States. Alex not only earned numerous awards over the course of his thirty-six-year-long hosting career, but he also earned the admiration of the contestants on the show and dedicated viewers watching at home.Pocket Bios: Charlie Chaplin (Pocket Bios)
Par Al Berenger. 2015
A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of actor and silent film legend Charlie Chaplin.Charlie Chaplin, renowned comic silent film…
icon, enjoyed a successful seventy-five year career as an actor, filmmaker, and composer. Born into a life of poverty and hardship in London, he began working before he was nine years old and rose quickly to fame for his persona "the Tramp." One of the best known figures in the world during his heyday, Chaplin is still famous today for his myriad of iconic silent film roles.Pocket Bios are full of personality, introducing readers to fascinating figures from history with simple storytelling and cheerful illustrations. Titles include men and women from history, exploration, the sciences, the arts, the ancient world, and more.Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins (Who Did It First?)
Par Michelle Meadows. 2019
A lyrical picture book biography of Janet Collins, the first African American principal dancer at the Metropolitan Opera House. Janet…
Collins wanted to be a ballerina in the 1930s and 40s, a time when racial segregation was widespread in the United States. Janet pursued dance with a passion, despite being rejected from discriminatory dance schools. When she was accepted into the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo as a teenager on the condition that she paint her skin white for performances, Janet refused. She continued to go after her dreams, never compromising her values along the way. From her early childhood lessons to the height of her success as the first African American prima ballerina in the Metropolitan Opera, Brave Ballerina is the story of a remarkable pioneer as told by Michelle Meadows, with fantastic illustrations from Ebony Glenn.Mama Africa!: How Miriam Makeba Spread Hope with Her Song
Par Kathryn Erskine. 2017
An inspiring picture-book biography of iconic singer and activist Miriam Makeba by National Book Award winner Kathryn Erskine.Miriam Makeba, a…
Grammy Award–winning South African singer, rose to fame in the hearts of her people at the pinnacle of apartheid—a brutal system of segregation similar to American Jim Crow laws. Mama Africa, as they called her, raised her voice to help combat these injustices at jazz clubs in Johannesburg; in exile, at a rally beside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and before the United Nations. Set defiantly in the present tense, this biography offers readers an intimate view of Makeba’s fight for equality. Kathryn Erskine’s call-and-response style text and Charly Palmer’s bold illustrations come together in a raw, riveting duet of protest song and praise poem. A testament to how a single voice helped to shake up the world—and can continue to do so.Sing, Aretha, Sing!: Aretha Franklin,"Respect," and the Civil Rights Movement
Par Hanif Abdurraqib. 2021
A young Aretha Franklin captivates her community with the song “Respect” during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, in…
this striking picture book biography that will embolden today’s young readers to sing their own truth.When Aretha Franklin sang, she didn’t just sing…she sparked a movement. As a performer and a civil rights activist, the Queen of Soul used her voice to uplift freedom fighters and the Black community during the height of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. Her song “Respect” was an anthem of identity, survival, and joy. It gave hope to people trying to make change. And when Aretha sang, the world sang along.With Hanif Abdurraqib’s poetic voice and Ashley Evans’s dynamic illustrations, Sing, Aretha, Sing! demonstrates how one brave voice can give new power to a nation, and how the legacy of Aretha Franklin lives on in a world still fighting for freedom.George Lucas (I Am #7)
Par Ms Grace Norwich. 2013
I created the Star Wars franchise. I am George Lucas.Learn all about this remarkable man, whose accomplishments are truly inspiring,…
in the continuation of the I AM series. I AM GEORGE LUCAS will follow one man's journey to become the most famous filmmaker in the world. Discover everything you wanted to know about this celebrated movie guru and creator of Star Wars. This book will feature a full-color illustrated cover, one-color illustrations throughout, a detailed time line, introductions to other notable people from the story, sidebars, and a top-ten list of important things to know about George Lucas.When I Grow Up: Misty Copeland (Scholastic Reader, Level 3)
Par Lexi Ryals. 2016
Get to know the real Misty Copeland in this easy reader biography and discover how she made her dream of…
becoming a ballerina come true!Misty Copeland is one of the most famous dancers in the world. But before she was dancing for millions of fans, Misty was just a young girl who loved ballet, even though she didn't look like the typical ballerina. Learn how she made it all the way to the top in this exciting level 3 biography!Awkward!: Your Stars' Oops, Goofs and Blushes
Par Michael-Anne Johns. 2014
Everyone has embarrassing moments at school . . . even your favorite celebs! Includes info about One Direction, Selena Gomez,…
Ariana Grande, Austin Mahone, Taylor Swift, and more!Sure, being a superstar may look like it's all red-carpet events, fabulous parties, and premieres. But the fact is, your favorite celebrities are ordinary people, too--people who make mistakes and find themselves in embarrassing situations, just like everyone else. We've uncovered some hysterical and unforgettable moments we just had to share. And your fave stars are all such good sports, they're the ones who revealed these oops-worthy moments. So take a peek at what life's like on the other side of the red carpet. Hint: It isn't always pretty!I Can Only Imagine: A Memoir
Par Bart Millard, Robert Noland. 2018
The captivating story behind the bestselling single in the history of Christian music—and the man who wrote it MercyMe’s crossover…
hit, “I Can Only Imagine,” has touched millions of people around the world. But few know about the pain, redemption, and healing that inspired it. Now Bart Millard, award-winning recording artist and lead singer of MercyMe, shares how his dad’s transformation from abusive father to man of God sparked a divine moment in music history.Go behind the scenes of Bart’s life—and the movie based on it—to discover how God repaired a broken family, prepared Bart for ministry through music, and wrote the words on his heart that would change his life forever. I Can Only Imagine is a front-row seat to witnessing God’s presence throughout Bart’s life. Whether falling in love with his childhood sweetheart or mourning his father’s death, founding MercyMe or flailing in the midst of its success, Bart continues to place his trust in God’s plans—plans that continue to surprise and surpass what Bart could have ever imagined.