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Hispanic Star: Celia Cruz

Hispanic Star: Celia Cruz

Published in
2022
4.43
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Description

Read about "La Reina de la Salsa" in Hispanic Star: Celia Cruz, and learn the most groundbreaking, iconic Hispanic and Latinx heroes that have shaped our culture and the world in this gripping biography series for young readers, perfect for fans of the Who Was series. If you can see it, you can be it. Meet the Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz—once just a girl from Havana, Cuba, who loved to sing. Her soulful voice, compelling charm, and unstoppable determination led to her meteoric rise to fame, opening the door for Latinx performers everywhere. Her booming career took her from the Sonora Matancera to the Fania All-Stars, with the rising popularity of salsa, a genre born of Afro-Cuban musical stylings. Six decades and more than seventy albums later, Celia’s influence still has an undeniable hold on today’s music. Hispanic Star proudly celebrates Hispanic and Latinx heroes who have made remarkable contributions to American culture and have been undeniable forces in shaping its future.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
128 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Learn about Celia Cruz's impact on music and culture
  • Gain insight into Cuban history and the diaspora
  • Be inspired by Celia's story of perseverance and success
  • Appreciate the richness of Hispanic heritage