Billie Holiday: Singer
Artists of the Harlem Renaissance
No. of pages 128
Published: 2016
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"Billie Holiday: Singer" by Rebecca Carey Rohan explores the life and legacy of one of jazz music's most iconic voices. The book captures Billie Holiday's rise from a challenging childhood to becoming a celebrated singer known for her emotional depth and unique style. Through vivid storytelling, it delves into her struggles with racism, personal hardships, and the impact of her artistry on American music. Rohan highlights key moments in Holiday's career, illustrating how she became a symbol of resilience and expression, leaving an indelible mark on the world of jazz and beyond. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Artists Of the Harlem Renaissance .
This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.
There are 128 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2016 by Cavendish Square Publishing .
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