My Name is Celia
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$1498
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2004 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

My Name is Celia

Written by Monica Brown · Illustrated by Rafael López

Discover the vibrant journey of a Cuban singer who revolutionizes music.

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32 pages· 1,187 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· ~680L
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Bookroo's summary

Follow the vibrant journey of Celia Cruz, a Cuban singer whose voice captivates her homeland. As she moves to New York City and Miami, she helps create the electrifying sound of salsa. This bilingual tale invites young readers to explore her rise to fame and the cultural impact of her music. What challenges will she face, and how will her legacy unfold in a new world?

From the publisher

This bilingual book allows young readers to enter Celia Cruz’s life as she becomes a well-known singer in her homeland of Cuba, then moves to New York City and Miami where she and others create a new type of music called salsa. School Library Journal has named My Name is Celia “[a]n exuberant picture-book biography . . . a brilliant introduction to a significant woman and her music.”

Awards

Americas Award (2004)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,187
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~680L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
82526
Publication
Published
October 30, 2004
First published
October 25, 2004
Publisher
Cooper Square Publishing Llc
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780873588720
LCCN
2004004883
OCLC
54694507

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