Who Was Celia Cruz?

by Meg Belviso, Pam Pollack, Who Hq, et al.

Book Overview

How did a working-class girl from Cuba become a symbol of artistic freedom for Cuban Americans and the Queen of Salsa? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library

Although her family and friends know her as rsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, the world refers to her simply as Celia Cruz. Starting her career in 1950, Celia grew increasingly popular as the new lead singer of the Cuban band Sonora Matancera. Her...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0448488698
• ISBN13: 9780448488691
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.2" x 7.4"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7