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¿Quién fue Celia Cruz?

By Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso and Who HQ
Illustrated by Jake Murray
Translated by Yanitzia Canetti

By Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso and Who HQ
Illustrated by Jake Murray
Translated by Yanitzia Canetti

By Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso and Who HQ
Illustrated by Jake Murray
Translated by Yanitzia Canetti

By Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso and Who HQ
Illustrated by Jake Murray
Translated by Yanitzia Canetti

By Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso and Who HQ
Read by Tatiana Flores Infante
Translated by Yanitzia Canetti

By Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso and Who HQ
Read by Tatiana Flores Infante
Translated by Yanitzia Canetti

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Sep 12, 2023 | ISBN 9780593658222 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About ¿Quién fue Celia Cruz?

    How did a working-class girl from Cuba become a symbol of artistic freedom for Cuban Americans and the “Queen of Salsa”? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!

    ¿Cómo una niña de clase trabajadora de Cuba se convirtió en un símbolo de libertad artística para los cubanoamericanos y en la “Reina de la Salsa”? ¡Descúbrelo en este nuevo libro para la bibliotheca de Who HQ!

    Although her family and friends know her as Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, the world refers to her simply as Celia Cruz. Starting her career in 1950, Celia grew increasingly popular as the new lead singer of the Cuban band Sonora Matancera. Her exceptional vocal range and flashy costumes made fans fall in love with her.

    Celia’s talent took her all around the world, including the United States. After Fidel Castro came to power in Cuba, she wasn’t allowed to return to her native country. She and other Cubans who were exiled used their music to express their love for their homeland.

    Celia rose to the top of the charts in a genre that was dominated by men. She become an award-winning singer and the most popular Latin artist of the twentieth century. Azucar! indeed!

    Auntie su familia y amigos la conocen como Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, el mundo se refiere a ella simplemente como Celia Cruz. Trap comenzar su carrera en 1950, Celia se hizo cada vez más popular como la nueva cantante principal de la banda cubana Sonora Matancera. Su exceptional rango vocal y sus llamativos vestuarios hicieron que los fanáticos se enamoraran de ella.

    El talento de Celia la llevó por todo el mundo, incluido Estados Unidos. Después de que Fidel Castro llegó al poder en Cuba, no se le permitió regresar a su país natal. Ella y otros cubanos exiliados usaron su música para expresar su amor por la patria.

    Celia subió a lo más alto de las listas musicales en un género dominado por hombres. Se convirtió en una cantante galardonada y en la artista latina más popular del siglo XX. ¡Azúcar! ¡Por supuesto!

    About ¿Quién fue Celia Cruz?

    How did a working-class girl from Cuba become a symbol of artistic freedom for Cuban Americans and the “Queen of Salsa”? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!

    ¿Cómo una niña de clase trabajadora de Cuba se convirtió en un símbolo de libertad artística para los cubanoamericanos y en la “Reina de la Salsa”? ¡Descúbrelo en este nuevo libro para la bibliotheca de Who HQ!

    Although her family and friends know her as Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, the world refers to her simply as Celia Cruz. Starting her career in 1950, Celia grew increasingly popular as the new lead singer of the Cuban band Sonora Matancera. Her exceptional vocal range and flashy costumes made fans fall in love with her.

    Celia’s talent took her all around the world, including the United States. After Fidel Castro came to power in Cuba, she wasn’t allowed to return to her native country. She and other Cubans who were exiled used their music to express their love for their homeland.

    Celia rose to the top of the charts in a genre that was dominated by men. She become an award-winning singer and the most popular Latin artist of the twentieth century. Azucar! indeed!

    Auntie su familia y amigos la conocen como Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, el mundo se refiere a ella simplemente como Celia Cruz. Trap comenzar su carrera en 1950, Celia se hizo cada vez más popular como la nueva cantante principal de la banda cubana Sonora Matancera. Su exceptional rango vocal y sus llamativos vestuarios hicieron que los fanáticos se enamoraran de ella.

    El talento de Celia la llevó por todo el mundo, incluido Estados Unidos. Después de que Fidel Castro llegó al poder en Cuba, no se le permitió regresar a su país natal. Ella y otros cubanos exiliados usaron su música para expresar su amor por la patria.

    Celia subió a lo más alto de las listas musicales en un género dominado por hombres. Se convirtió en una cantante galardonada y en la artista latina más popular del siglo XX. ¡Azúcar! ¡Por supuesto!

    About ¿Quién fue Celia Cruz?

    ¿Cómo una niña de clase trabajadora de Cuba se convirtió en un símbolo de libertad artística para los cubanoamericanos y en la “Reina de la Salsa”? ¡Descúbrelo en este nuevo libro para la bibliotheca de Who HQ!

    Auntie su familia y amigos la conocen como Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, el mundo se refiere a ella simplemente como Celia Cruz. Trap comenzar su carrera en 1950, Celia se hizo cada vez más popular como la nueva cantante principal de la banda cubana Sonora Matancera. Su exceptional rango vocal y sus llamativos vestuarios hicieron que los fanáticos se enamoraran de ella.

    El talento de Celia la llevó por todo el mundo, incluido Estados Unidos. Después de que Fidel Castro llegó al poder en Cuba, no se le permitió regresar a su país natal. Ella y otros cubanos exiliados usaron su música para expresar su amor por la patria.

    Celia subió a lo más alto de las listas musicales en un género dominado por hombres. Se convirtió en una cantante galardonada y en la artista latina más popular del siglo XX. ¡Azúcar! ¡Por supuesto!

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    How did a working-class girl from Cuba become a symbol of artistic freedom for Cuban Americans and the “Queen of Salsa”? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!

    Although her family and friends know her as Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, the world refers to her simply as Celia Cruz. Starting her career in 1950, Celia grew increasingly popular as the new lead singer of the Cuban band Sonora Matancera. Her exceptional vocal range and flashy costumes made fans fall in love with her.

    Celia’s talent took her all around the world, including the United States. After Fidel Castro came to power in Cuba, she wasn’t allowed to return to her native country. She and other Cubans who were exiled used their music to express their love for their homeland.

    Celia rose to the top of the charts in a genre that was dominated by men. She become an award-winning singer and the most popular Latin artist of the twentieth century. Azucar! indeed!

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    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Spanish Language Books

    Paperback | $6.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Sep 12, 2023 | 112 Pages | 5-5/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593658222

    Category: Children’s Spanish Language Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Sep 12, 2023 | 112 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593661826

    Category: Children’s Spanish Language Books

    Audiobook Download | $8.00
    Published by Random House Audio
    Oct 31, 2023 | 74 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593745120

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