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"A profile as bold and vivacious as the singer herself." -Kirkus (starred review)

"Terrific for all collections that want to inspire the musically inclined and highlight innovative pioneers." -Booklist (starred review)

"Bolden uses alliteration, assonance, repetition, and rhythm to create an irresistibly musical text that effectively communicates the feel of…

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1 author picked Rock, Rosetta, Rock! Roll, Rosetta, Roll! as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I shared books with children as an elementary librarian for 20 years, and I know what makes a great read-aloud!

This story about the guitar-picking little girl who grew up to inspire music legends like Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, and Little Richard begs to be not read aloud, but performed! The energy in this picture book leaps off the page! Pair this with Rosetta’s music for an awesome listening and dancing session!

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Cinderelliot is stuck at home taking care of his ungrateful stepsister and stepbrother. When Prince Samuel announces a kingdom-wide competition to join the royal staff as his baker, the stepsiblings…

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