Sister Rosetta Tharpe
By J. P. Miller and Markia Ware
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About this ebook
Learn about the fascinating accomplishments of the famous African American musician Sister Rosetta Tharpe and how she paved the way for others in the music industry in the book Sister Rosetta Tharpe—part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series.
Take a peek into Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s early life and how she went from singing gospel choir at church to playing music halls and paving the way for rock ‘n roll music.
Storybook Features:
- This children’s book includes reading/teaching tips, discussion questions, a timeline, and extension activity to develop reading comprehension skills.
- 24 pages with vibrant illustrations
- Lexile 640L
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