Nina: A Story of Nina Simone
Nina: A Story of Nina Simone
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Nina: A Story of Nina Simone

Illustrated by Christian Robinson
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4 - 8
Reading age
56
Page count
48
Words per page
~811L
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Sep 28, 2021
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This illuminating and defining picture book biography illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Christian Robinson, tells the story of little Eunice who grew up to become the acclaimed singer Nina Simone and her bold, defiant, and exultant legacy. Born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in small town North Carolina, Nina Simone was a musical child. She sang before she talked and learned to play piano at a very young age. With the support of her family and community, she received music lessons that introduced her to classical composers like Bach who remained with her and influenced her music throughout her life. She loved the way his music began softly and then tumbled to thunder, like her mother’s preaching, and in much the same way as her career. During her first performances under the name of Nina Simone her voice was rich and sweet but as the Civil Rights Movement gained steam, Nina’s voice soon became a thunderous roar as she raised her voice in powerful protest in the fight against racial inequality and discrimination.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781524737283
    Publication Date
    September 28, 2021
    Publisher
    G.P. Putnam's Sons Books For Young Readers
    Page Count
    56
    Words Per Page
    48
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2021022298
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~811L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~S
    ATOS® Book Level
    5.2
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    512902
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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