{"product_id":"jos-feliciano-isbn-9781731657268","title":"José Feliciano","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBorn blind and poor, José Feliciano never gave up on his dream of becoming a musician. Using his talent for guitar playing and singing, José spread his message of peace. Learn how José’s blends of different music genres and languages helped people unite in this inspirational biography—part of the Leaders Like Us true story books based on real life book series.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This nonfiction book introduces readers to José Feliciano’s life and how he brought different backgrounds together through his music. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorybook Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost-reading questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtension activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Rourke Educational Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003eThis nonfiction book introduces readers to the life of José Feliciano, the successful Puerto Rican musician who was born blind.\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003eThe latest volumes in the attractive Leaders Like Us series introduce young readers to a diverse group of Americans who have worked for justice and against discrimination on many levels. Dalip Singh Saund tells of a young man who left India to study agriculture in California, helped overturn the law barring Indian immigrants from citizenship, and later became the first Asian American and first Sikh elected to Congress. José Feliciano introduces a boy, blind since birth, whose Puerto Rican family moved to New York City in 1945. Playing his guitar for hours every day, he wrote songs, performed, and later brought people together through his music. Pura Belpré chronicles the life of New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian, who started a collection of children's books in Spanish, conducted bilingual programs, and wrote books based on folktales she heard as a child. Yuri Kochiyama presents the life of a notable American activist. Kochiyama's family was incarcerated for two years with other Japanese Americans during WWII. Afterwards, she fought against injustice and promoted the \"togetherness of all peoples.\" The clearly delineated, digital artwork suggests setting subtly, while drawing the eye toward the people discussed and expressing their emotions simply. An appealing biography series for young readers. —Carolyn Phelan Booklist, October 2023\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003eJosé Feliciano believed that music had the power to bring people of different backgrounds together. Born blind and poor, José never gave up on his dream of becoming a musician. Using his talent for guitar playing and singing, José spread his message of peace. His blends of different music genres and languages helped people unite. \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Discovery Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48994084159717,"sku":"NP9781731657268","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/O_f1c65c36-f539-4ac6-8771-3ba2fc3b955f.jpg?v=1778259984","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/jos-feliciano-isbn-9781731657268","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}