Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa

Illustrated by Julie Maren
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$8.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Puffin Books
80 per carton
On sale Jul 19, 2007 | 978-0-14-240779-0
Age 5-8 years
Sales rights: US, Canada, Open Mkt
Everyone knows the flamboyant, larger-than-life Celia Cruz, the extraordinary salsa singer who passed away in 2003, leaving millions of fans brokenhearted. indeed, there was a magical vibrancy to the Cuban salsa singer. to hear her voice or to see her perform was to feel her life-affirming energy deep within you. relish the sizzling sights and sounds of her legacy in this glimpse into Celia’s childhood and her inspiring rise to worldwide fame and recognition as the Queen of salsa. Her inspirational life story is sure to sweeten your soul.
Like the sweetness of [Celia CruzÆs] voice, this tribute is pure az·car. (School Library Journal)

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Everyone knows the flamboyant, larger-than-life Celia Cruz, the extraordinary salsa singer who passed away in 2003, leaving millions of fans brokenhearted. indeed, there was a magical vibrancy to the Cuban salsa singer. to hear her voice or to see her perform was to feel her life-affirming energy deep within you. relish the sizzling sights and sounds of her legacy in this glimpse into Celia’s childhood and her inspiring rise to worldwide fame and recognition as the Queen of salsa. Her inspirational life story is sure to sweeten your soul.

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Like the sweetness of [Celia CruzÆs] voice, this tribute is pure az·car. (School Library Journal)