Learn about the fascinating accomplishments of the famous African American musician Sister Rosetta Tharpe and how she paved the way for others in the music industry in the book Sister Rosetta Tharpe—part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series.
Take a peek into Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s early life and how she went from singing gospel choir at church to playing music halls and paving the way for rock ‘n roll music.
Storybook Features:
- This children’s book includes reading/teaching tips, discussion questions, a timeline, and extension activity to develop reading comprehension skills.
- 24 pages with vibrant illustrations
- Lexile 640L
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Rosetta could sing and play guitar like no one had ever heard before. From her church's stage to Carnegie Hall, she brought her incredible gift of music to the world. With it, she also helped invent rock and roll!
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Gr 1-4–Readers are introduced to six African Americans who were pioneers in their fields. Brief overviews of their lives are provided, which include their experiences with discrimination and prejudice. For example, “Some people treated Bayard Rustin unfairly because he was gay, but this did not stop him.” However, most of the narratives are upbeat. Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s success in genealogy is highlighted; Shirley Chisholm’s efforts in Congress to improve lives are examined; Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s career as a gospel and popular musician is chronicled. The vivid illustrations feature close-ups of the subjects as well as action scenes; the illustrations of Major Taylor riding his bike are especially compelling. The information tends to be scarce; most of the facts are shared in the time lines. VERDICT Though the lack of in-depth content means this series won’t be useful for report writers, the bright illustrations will attract browsers who will enjoy learning about these inspiring individuals. - SLJ Fall 2020
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Rosetta could sing and play guitar like no one had ever heard before. From her church's stage to Carnegie Hall, she brought her incredible gift of music to the world. With it, she also helped invent rock and roll! Meet an important leader—Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
