The Story of Selena Quintanilla
The Story of Selena Quintanilla
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The Story of Selena Quintanilla

Written by Gloria Arjona
Part of the The Story of Book Series
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6 - 9
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64
Page count
860L
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Jun 28, 2022
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Discover the life Selena Quintanilla–a story about breaking down barriers in music, for kids ages 6 to 9 Selena Quintanilla was the queen of Tejano music. Before she became a star, Selena was a charismatic young girl who loved singing and performing. She made a lot of sacrifices to become a famous musician, rehearsing her songs and dance moves for hours at a time. Her hard work paid off–she became the first 15-year-old girl to win a Tejano music award and went on to break many records during her career. This Selena biography explores how she went from being a talented girl growing up in Texas to a fashion icon and a world-famous singer. What sets this Selena book apart: Core curriculum–Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Selena’s life, and take a quick quiz to test their knowledge. Short chapters–This Selena kids’ book is broken up into brief chapters that make it fun and easy for new readers to discover details about the singer’s life. Her lasting legacy–Kids will find out how Selena changed the world of music and why she continues to be a role model for many women and people of color around the globe. How will Selena’s big spirit and passion for music inspire the child in your life?

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781638782346
    Publication Date
    June 28, 2022
    Publisher
    Callisto Kids
    Original Publication Date
    June 28, 2022
    Page Count
    64
    Audience
    Transitional Reader
    Reading Age
    6 - 9 years
    Lexile® Level
    860L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~T
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~5.5

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