Duke Ellington
“Duke Ellington” by Chyina Powell, published by North Star Editions in August 2022, is a 32-page exploration of the life and legacy of the influential Black composer and band leader. This book delves into Ellington’s artistic and cultural contributions, highlighting how his work expanded the conversation on race in America. Designed for young readers, it is presented in English and is suitable for grades 3-5, with interest levels for grades 4-7.
Readers will find a variety of engaging features, including a table of contents, a biographical timeline, informative sidebars, and quiz questions that enhance the learning experience. The book also includes a glossary, additional resources, and an index, making it a comprehensive resource for those interested in music, biography, and cultural history. This edition is part of the Focus Readers series, aimed at providing accessible content for young audiences while fostering an understanding of significant figures in American history.
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This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and legacy of Duke Ellington, a Black composer and band leader 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.
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