Selena biography book
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Selena: A Little Golden Book Biography (Hardcover)
By Maria Correa, Paula Zamudio (Illustrator)
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Description
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Selena, the Queen of Tejano music. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!
This Little Golden Book about Selena Quintanilla—the Grammy Award winning Mexican-American singer who became known as the beloved icon of Tejano music and culture—is an inspiring read-aloud for young children, as well as their parents and grandparents who are fans.
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About the Author
MARIA CORREA is a children's book author, editor, and translator. Originally from Medellín, Colombia, she currently lives in New York City, where she enjoys
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Commentary: ‘Selena: A Little Golden Book Biography’ brings the icon’s story to a new generation
From Texas Public Radio:
Selena: A Little Golden Book Biography is now available for readers of all ages and fans of the icon of Tejano music who was also a beauty and fashion maven.
The Little Golden Book series was established in 1942 and has published beloved children’s fairy tales and kids’ classics since then.
Their newer biography series features musicians, athletes, actors, artists, change makers and world leaders.
Selena chronicles the singer’s meteoric rise to stardom from her humble beginnings. She was born in 1971 in Lake Jackson, Texas to Mexican American parents.
Selena’s father had been in a band called Los Dinos when he was young. He shared his passion for music with Selena and her siblings and encouraged them to form a band—Selena y Los Dinos— that he would manage.
Selena learned the Spanish language fro
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The Story of Selena Quintanilla - (The Story of Biographies) bygd Gloria Arjona (Paperback)
About the Book
"Selena Quintanilla was the queen of Tejano music. Before she became a star, Selena was a charismatic ung 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."--
Book Synopsis
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, re