Oye, Celia! A Song for Celia Cruz
CCBC Review:
"Oye, Celia!” a girl calls out as she walks through her neighborhood, a Celia Cruz album under her arm. It’s a shout-out to the crowd, a call for dancing, and a cry of praise to the queen of salsa music. Pulsating colors and rhythmic words convey the pride, passion, and emotion evoked by Celia Cruz’s music. Dancing through the streets, the young girl exclaims her admiration for her favorite singer, introducing young readers to this Afro-Cuban singer who is a legend across Latin America. A Spanish glossary at the end provides helpful pronunciations and cultural information. ©2007 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Edel Rodriguez
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 6-10
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Community
Cubans and Cuban Americans
Dance and Dancers
Music and Musicians
Diversity subjects:
Black/African
Latine
Publisher:
Henry Holt
Publish Year: 2007
Pages: 24
ISBN: 0805074686
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Sciurba