Publisher: Focus Readers

Copyright Date: 2023

Edition Date: 2023 Release Date: 08/01/22

Pages: 32 pages

ISBN: 1-637-39263-X

ISBN 13: 978-1-637-39263-8

Dewey: 921

LCCN: 2022007893

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Franklin, Aretha. Juvenile literature.
Franklin, Aretha.
Soul musicians. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
African American singers. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Singers. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Civil rights movements. United States. 20th century. Juvenile literature.
Soul musicians.
African American singers.
Singers.
Civil rights movements. United States. 20th century.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Reading Level: 5.0

Interest Level: 4-7

Lexile: 690L

This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and legacy of Aretha Franklin, a Black singer and Queen of Soul whose artistic and cultural contributions expanded and illuminated the collective conversation on race. The book includes a table of contents, a Consider This special feature, a biographical timeline, informative sidebars, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.