Don't Explain
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 1980

Don't Explain

By Alexis De Veaux

A jazz singer battles loneliness, racism, and addiction.

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151 pages
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Dive into the tumultuous life of a legendary jazz singer as she navigates the highs of fame and the lows of personal demons. Her haunting voice captivates the world, but behind the scenes, she fights against loneliness, racism, and addiction. Will her passion for music be enough to overcome the shadows that threaten to consume her? Experience the rhythm and blues of a life lived on the edge, where every note tells a story of struggle and resilience.

Awards

Coretta Scott King Honor (1981)
At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
151
Reading age
12–99+
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
~841L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.4
F&P level
~T
AR points
3
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
73926
Publication
Published
May 1, 1980
First published
January 1, 1980
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060216306

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