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"Before Billy Porter was slaying red carpets and giving an iconic Emmy-winning performance in the celebrated TV show Pose; before he was the groundbreaking Tony and Grammy Award-winning star of Broadway's Kinky Boots, ... Porter was a young boy in Pittsburgh who was seen as different, who didn't fit in. At five years old, Porter was sent to therapy to 'fix' his effeminacy. He was endlessly bullied at school, sexually abused by his stepfather, and...
Author
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
xviii, 539 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates (some color) : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Profiles the legendary icon, temperamental superstar, Civil Rights trailblazer, and mother, delving into all aspects of her life, including her family, her romances, and her career.
5) Paul Robeson
Author
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
xiii, 804 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1994
Lexile measure
970L
Physical Desc
96 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Even as a little child, Marian Anderson knew what she wanted to do. More than anything in the world, she wanted to sing. From the age of six, Marian amazed her listeners with the beauty of her voice. All through her long life, what Marian Anderson had was a gift for singing. But she had other gifts as well. When she faced discrimination, Marian gave us all the gift of her example. At a time when fear and hatred divided the nation, Marian showed dignity...
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xiii, 297 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
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The Grammy Award-winning American soul and gospel singer and mother of Whitney Houston reflects on her daughter's life, the events that led up to her death and the aftermath of a senseless tragedy.
10) Rihanna
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Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
560L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (21 pages) : color illustrations, map.
Language
English
Description
Presents a biography of singer Rihanna, detailing her childhood, rise to fame, charitable efforts, and future. Includes color photographs and a glossary.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library
Pub. Date
[2021]
Lexile measure
780L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (48 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
Provides a biography of African American singer Aretha Franklin. Discusses her early years, rise to fame, and legacy. Includes informational sidebars, photographs, statistics, critical thinking questions, a fast facts section, and a glossary.
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xviii, 250 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
The entertainment icon presents an array of stories that capture humorous and inspirational moments from his sixty-year career, and shares the wisdom he has gained from his own experiences and from the people he met along the way.
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
1st ed.
Lexile measure
640L
Physical Desc
40 unnumbered pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"A biography of African American entertainer Florence Mills, an internationally renowned dancer, singer, and comedian of the Harlem Renaissance era, focusing on how she began her career as a child. Includes author's note and historical photographs"--Provided by publisher.
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (49 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Takes a look into the life of one of the most enigmatic and flamboyant pop stars of our time. Includes Jackson's death and memorial, behind-the-scenes footage, and features candid contributions from Janet Jackson, Brooke Shields, Quincy Jones, Sheryl Crow, and Diana Ross.
Author
Pub. Date
2004
Lexile measure
1180L
Physical Desc
114 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
2005 Sibert Medal Winner
A 2005 Newbery Honor Book
"A voice like yours," celebrated conductor Arturo Toscanini told contralto Marian Anderson, "is heard once in a hundred years." This insightful account of the great African American vocalist considers her life and musical career in the context of the history of civil rights in this country. Drawing on Anderson's own writings and other contemporary accounts, Russell Freedman shows readers a singer...
Author
Pub. Date
2002
Edition
1st ed.
Lexile measure
920L
Physical Desc
40 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 x 31 cm
Language
English
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An introduction to the life of Marian Anderson, extraordinary singer and civil rights activist, who was the first African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera, whose life and career encouraged social change.
Author
Publisher
Dey Street Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
294 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
In his unique and engaging voice, the acclaimed actor of stage and screen shares the emotional story of his complicated relationship with his father and the deeply buried family secrets that shaped his life and career.
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