Queen of Tejano Music: Selena

Description: Queen of Tejano Music: Selena Description: Product Description "There's a lot of text in the book, but it's smartly framed within two-page spreads, and very little of it feels extraneous. ...A worthy picture-book primer on the Queen of Tejano music."-Kirkus Reviews This is a moving and impassioned picture book about the iconic Queen of Tejano music, Selena Quintanilla, that will embolden young readers to find their passion and make the impossible, possible! Selena Quintanilla's music career began at the age of nine when she started singing in her family's band. She went from using a hairbrush as a microphone to traveling from town to town to play gigs. But Selena faced a challenge: People said that she would never make it in Tejano music, which was dominated by male performers. Selena was determined to prove them wrong. Born and raised in Texas, Selena didn't know how to speak Spanish, but with the help of her dad, she learned to sing it. With songs written and composed by her older brother and the fun dance steps Selena created, her band, Selena Y Los Dinos, rose to stardom! A true trailblazer, her success in Tejano music and her crossover into mainstream American music opened the door for other Latinx entertainers, and she became an inspiration for Latina girls everywhere. Review "Beautifully done work keeping the Selena Legacy alive...." -- Edward James Olmos Unbelievably, this is the first picture book treatment of the iconic singer, designer, and philanthropist who was murdered 25 years art is so striking that readers will want to linger on each moving tribute. -- School Library Journal Through a thorough narrative, López recounts the life of Selena Quintanilla, the Tex-Mex singer who paved the way for many Latinx artists. From her humble beginnings, Selena had an obvious gift for performing. As part of a family band, she traded living like a "normal" teenager for a life filled with touring and gigging. She learned Spanish, excelled in a genre that was dominated by men, opened her own fashion boutiques, and was about to break into the mainstream market when she was murdered. The text doesn't dwell on the circumstances of her death, but back matter goes into more age-appropriate detail. The joy that Selena brought to her audience is reflected in Escobar's resplendent illustrations, which buzz with a sense of movement. Vivid reds recall one of the singer's best-known songs, "Como la flor." Some remarks about the young woman's "curvy shape" may be cringeworthy; nonetheless, this is the best option of its kind and a must for all picture-book biography shelves. A lovely tribute to the Queen of Tejano music. -- Booklist Nearly 25 years after her death, the musical origin and cultural impact of Mexican American performer Selena Quintanilla are celebrated. The story of Selena, as the singer and songwriter is still known, has been told before but not for so young an audience. López splits the difference between a fawning tribute and a straightforward recounting of accomplishments by working hard to paint the picture of the artist's childhood and what led to her musical achievements. Amid Escobar's exceptionally detailed illustrative work, it's made clear how both the Quintanilla family's immersion in music and Selena's enduring work ethic led to her band's success. There's a lot of text in the book, but it's smartly framed within two-page spreads, and very little of it feels extraneous. Fans new to Selena's work may be surprised to learn that she was not a native speaker when she began performing in Spanish and that early in her career, sexism within the Tejano tradition was an issue. The artwork captures clothing and home furnishings of the time, such as Selena's cassette tapes, her father's guayabera shirts, and the singer's iconic stage costumes. Not surprisingly, there's not much dwelling on the circumstances of the singer's murder other than an explainer page and a mention in a timeline in the backmatter, which also offers Payment Immediate payment is required upon selecting 'Buy It Now' or upon checking out through your eBay cart. We accept payment through either PayPal or major credit card. Shipping Standard shipping is always free of charge. Orders with standard shipping travel via the best courier based on size and weight. The estimated delivery window will also be displayed during checkout. International shipping is not available at this time. Returns We offer simple and easy returns on almost all items within 30 days of delivery. Contact us for a return authorization and address to ship your item to.

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