
By Monica Brown, Rafael López (Illustrator)
Discover the vibrant journey of a Cuban singer who revolutionizes music.
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?
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.”
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