R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul
A single word introduces the rhyming couplet on each page of this notable singer, musician, and activist’s biography. “M-U-S-I-C: Hand-clapping gospel—The Franklins’ pedigree. / Parents, children praise the Lord in stirring harmony.” Born into a musical family, Aretha made her first gospel album at the age of 14, later expanding into rhythm and blues. As a voice of the civil rights movement, she worked to raise funds and performed at political events, and decades later sang at President Obama’s inauguration. Generously-sized pages and oil paint illustrations honor the immense talent and success of the Queen of Soul, while an author’s note fills in details of her life and includes a list of Aretha Franklin’s greatest hits. ©2021 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Illustrated by Frank Morrison
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 5-9
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Formats:
Biography, Autobiography and Memoir
Picture book
Subjects:
20th Century
21st Century
Activism and Resistance
African Americans
Biography
Christian People
Music and Musicians
Diversity subject:
Black/African
Christian
Publishers:
Atheneum, Simon & Schuster
Publish Year: 2020
Pages: 40
ISBN: 9781534452282
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 782 Weatherford