Who Was Selena?
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Who Was Selena? - Educational Biography of the Queen of Tejano Music
Discover why Selena, the Queen of Tejano music, became one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the twentieth century!
As a young girl, Selena Quintanilla sang in a band called Selena y Los Dinos with her brother and sister. The family performed at fairs, weddings, quinceañeras, and on street corners in their native Texas. Selena learned how to sing in Spanish and soon became hugely popular within the Latino community--so much so that she became the best-selling Latin artist of the 1990s. Selena was poised to be a great success, but her life was cut short after being fatally wounded by the president of her fan club. Selena's contributions to music and fashion during her life made her one of the top Latin musicians in the 1990s, and readers will want to know more about the woman who introduced the world to Tejano music.
Perfect Biography for Young Readers
This library binding edition from Penguin Workshop's acclaimed "Who Was?" series presents Selena's remarkable journey in an accessible format designed for children ages 4-12. Young readers will learn about her humble beginnings performing with her family band, her rise to become the best-selling Latin artist of the 1990s, and her lasting impact on music and fashion.
Educational Content About Mexican-American Culture
The book explores Selena's role in introducing Tejano music to mainstream audiences and her significance within the Latino community. Children will discover how she learned to sing in Spanish, performed at quinceañeras and community events throughout Texas, and became a cultural icon for Mexican-American families across the United States.
About the Authors and Illustrator
Max Bisantz is a children's book author and editor living in New York City. He is the author of What Is the Story of Romeo and Juliet?
Kate Bisantz is a copywriter and children's book author who lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Joseph J. M. Qiu is an illustrator who works mainly in the area of commercial art and publishing. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand.
Book Details
This juvenile nonfiction biography provides age-appropriate content about one of the most influential singers in United States music history. The durable library binding format makes it ideal for classroom use, home libraries, and repeated reading by young music enthusiasts eager to learn about inspiring women in entertainment.
Kate Bisantz is a copywriter and children's book author who lives in Brooklyn, New York. Joseph J. M. Qiu is an illustrator who works mainly in the area of commercial art and publishing. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand.
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