She sang before she talked and learned to play piano at a very young age. Born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in small town North Carolina, Nina Simone was a musical child. Todd Christian Robinson (Illustrator) This illuminating and defining picture book biography illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Christian Robinson, tells the story of little Eunice who grew up to become the acclaimed singer Nina Simone and her bold, defiant, and exultant legacy. Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond's riveting text combined with stunning illustrations from Caldecott Honor Artist Daniel Minter, this vibrant and fascinating picture book follows one color's journey through time and across the world, as it becomes the blue we know today. It wasn't until 1905, when Adolf von Baeyer created a chemical blue dye, that blue could be used for anything and everything-most notably that uniform of workers everywhere, blue jeans. And then there was indigo, which was so valuable that American plantations grew it as a cash crop on the backs of African slaves. Ancient Afghan painters ground mass quantities of sapphire rocks to use for their paints, while snails were harvested in Eurasia for the tiny amounts of blue that their bodies would release. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR * New York Public Library * Chicago Public Library * Kirkus Reviews For centuries, blue powders and dyes were some of the most sought-after materials in the world. From a critically acclaimed author and an award-winning illustrator comes a vivid, gorgeous book for readers of all ages. Spanish Language Materials Toggle Dropdownīlue by Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond Daniel Minter (Illustrator) Discover a world of creativity and tradition in this fascinating picture book that explores the history and cultural significance of the color blue.Rise: A Feminist Book Project for Ages 0-18.Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers.Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students.Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People.Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List.Walter Award for Outstanding Children's Literature.Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award.Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children.

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