Nina: Jazz Legend and Civil-Rights Activist Nina Simone
413 ratings by Goodreads
Language: English
Published by Charlesbridge, 2017
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Greenworld Books, arlington, TX, U.S.A.Greenworld Books
5-star seller
AbeBooks seller since June 20, 2025
Hardcover
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 5.73
Free Shipping
Ships within U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketFree 30-day returns
Item description from seller
Fast Free Shipping – Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.
Seller Inventory # GWV.1580898270.VG
- Title
- Nina: Jazz Legend and Civil-Rights Activist Nina Simone
- Author
- Brière-Haquet, Alice
- Publisher
- Charlesbridge
- Publication year
- 2017
- Condition
- very_good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1580898270
- ISBN 13
- 9781580898270
- Illustrator
- Liance, Bruno
With evocative black-and-white illustrations and moving prose, readers are introduced to jazz-music legend and civil-rights activist Nina Simone.
A stunning picture-book biography of the High Priestess of Soul and one of the greatest voices of the 20th century. Shared as a lullaby to her daughter, a soulful song recounts Simone's career, the trials she faced as an African American woman, and the stand she took during the Civil Rights Movement. This poignant picture book offers a melodic tale that is both a historic account of an iconic figure and an extraordinary look at how far we've come and how far we still need to go for social justice and equality. A timeless and timely message aptly appropriate for today's social and political climates.
♦ "A good introduction to Simone’s life, from her early love of music to her rise to the status of legend" —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
♦ "Strikingly illustrated" —Booklist, starred review
♦ "Hauntingly beautiful illustrations" —Foreword Reviews, starred review
"Stirring and powerful. . . " —BookPage
A stunning picture-book biography of the High Priestess of Soul and one of the greatest voices of the 20th century. Shared as a lullaby to her daughter, a soulful song recounts Simone's career, the trials she faced as an African American woman, and the stand she took during the Civil Rights Movement. This poignant picture book offers a melodic tale that is both a historic account of an iconic figure and an extraordinary look at how far we've come and how far we still need to go for social justice and equality. A timeless and timely message aptly appropriate for today's social and political climates.
♦ "A good introduction to Simone’s life, from her early love of music to her rise to the status of legend" —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
♦ "Strikingly illustrated" —Booklist, starred review
♦ "Hauntingly beautiful illustrations" —Foreword Reviews, starred review
"Stirring and powerful. . . " —BookPage
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Alice Brière-Haquet teaches high school literature and has published several books for children, including ONE Very Big Bear (Abrams) and Zebedee's Balloon (Auzou). She lives in France.
Bruno Liance is an illustrator, dad, and music lover. He has been making art full-time for fifteen years after studying decorative arts in Paris. He lives in France. http://brunoliance.blogspot.com/
Bruno Liance is an illustrator, dad, and music lover. He has been making art full-time for fifteen years after studying decorative arts in Paris. He lives in France. http://brunoliance.blogspot.com/
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Greenworld Books
arlington, TX, U.S.A.
5-star seller
AbeBooks seller since June 20, 2025
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 4 to 8 business days | 4 to 8 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 0.00 | US$ 0.00 |
Payment methods
Specialty
Popular booksSeller's business information
Greenworldbooks
3703 Avenue E East
Arlington, TX U.S.A. 76011