Copyright Date:
2021
Edition Date:
2021
Release Date:
04/06/21
Pages:
146 pages
ISBN:
1-419-75371-1
ISBN 13:
978-1-419-75371-8
Dewey:
921
LCCN:
2020947153
Dimensions:
21 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews
The journey of a young girl who would come to have a significant impact on the world around her.Many young readers are familiar with Beyoncé as an artist today, but this unofficial biography delves into how she became the icon she is today. Early chapters start with a 7-year-old Beyoncé, who is about to perform at her first talent show. These chapters lay the foundation for the narrative and Beyoncé's career-demonstrating her famous work ethic and the sacrifices she made along the way. Readers follow Beyoncé into her teen and young adult years as a member of Destiny's Child, giving space to the trials she faced but ultimately shining a light on her accomplishments during that time. Although relatively little time is given to Beyoncé in the present day, the author notes highlights such as the births of her children and barriers broken, such as becoming the first Black woman to headline at Coachella. The casual narration, occasional phrases or sentences set in display type, and cartoon illustrations will appeal to young readers. Callout boxes featuring icons that young Beyoncé admired are located throughout, exposing the audience to artists they may not yet be familiar with. The messages of perseverance and hard work ring clear, sometimes coming across as overstated.An informative, relaxed biography following Beyoncé's rise to stardom. (timeline, glossary, notes, bibliography, index) (Biography. 7-12)
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 142-143) and index.
In author Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl and illustrator Tammy Taylor’s Beyoncé, a biography in the First Names series, meet the woman who changed music forever and showed that girls can run the world!
Before she was an international superstar and feminist icon, Beyoncé was a girl from Texas who loved to sing and dance. As a member of Destiny’s Child, she climbed the charts and became a member of one of the most famous musical groups in history. This launched Beyoncé into her solo career, and since then, she’s become an unstoppable force in music and pop culture. She has created countless hits, including “Crazy in Love,” “Single Ladies,” and “Formation.” Beyond music, she is a successful businesswoman and activist who helps bring issues of race and gender into the global conversation.
Empowering and inspirational, Beyoncé tells the story of the woman who showed that girls can run the world. It includes a timeline, glossary, and index.
First Names is a highly illustrated nonfiction series that puts readers on a first-name basis with some of the most incredible people in history and of today!
The First Names series:
Harry Houdini
Amelia Earhart
Ada Lovelace
Malala Yousafzai
Ferdinand Magellan
Beyoncé
Nelson Mandela
Greta Thunberg