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. Born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in small town North Carolina, Nina Simone was a musical child. She sang before she talked and learned to play piano at a very young age. With the support of her family and community, she received music lessons that introduced her to classical composers like Bach who remained with her and influenced her music throughout her life. She loved the way his music began softly and then tumbled to thunder, like her mother’s preaching, and in much the same way as her career. During her first performances under the name of Nina Simone her voice was rich and sweet but as the Civil Rights Movement gained steam, Nina’s voice soon became a thunderous roar as she raised her voice in powerful protest in the fight against racial inequality and discrimination.
An illuminating picture book and biography telling the life of Nina Simone- an acclaimed singer and civil rights activist.
Nina: A Story of Nina Simone by Traci N. Todd (Words) and Christian Robinson (Pictures) Stars when you shine You know how I feel “Feeling Good” by Nina Simone The first thing that caught my eye whe…
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Nina: A Story of Nina Simone by Traci N. Todd (Words) and Christian Robinson (Pictures) Stars when you shine You know how I feel “Feeling Good” by Nina Simone The first thing that caught my eye whe…
Let's celebrate Nina Simone! Read Nina: A Story of Nina Simone by Traci N. Todd and Christian Robinson, then extend the learning with this lesson plan, featuring innovative and engaging creative activities for elementary learners. This Lesson Includes: a materials list for each activity video resources discussion topics activity overviews printable activity pages art activities that have been designed to extend students’ understanding This Women's History lesson is one of the 15 lessons in our Read Glow Grow: A Celebration of 15 Inspiring Women unit. This lesson, like all the lessons in Read Glow Grow, features a read aloud for all ages coupled with innovative and engaging creative activities and was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from K-6th grades and even beyond.
Nina Simone as a child.
This luminous, defining picture book biography illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Christian Robinson, tells the remarkable and inspiring story of acclaimed singer Nina Simone and her bold, defiant, and exultant legacy.Nina Simone was a musical child. She sang before she talked and learned to play piano at a very young age. With the support of her family and community, she received music lessons that introduced her to classical composers like Bach who remained with her and influenced her music throughout her life. She loved the way his music began softly and then tumbled to thunder, like her mother's preaching, and in much the same way as her career.
This is the story of an emancipation, that of a young black and poor woman living in an America marked by segregation. This is the story of a fierce battle, that of a musician involved in the civil rights movement. This is the story of a long career, that of a pianist and singer as talented as determined. This is the story of Nina Simone, a unique artist, role model, and inspiration for generations to come. Genius pianist, fabulous singer and committed artist, Nina Simone remains an inspiration for generations. Product DetailsISBN-13: 9781681123264 Media Type: Hardcover Publisher: Nantier Beall Minoustchine Publishing Publication Date: 02-13-2024 Pages: 160 Series: NBM Comics BiographiesAbout the Author Sophie Adriansen (born 1982 in Orlé ans) is a French writer, a member of the Socié té des gens de lettres and of the "Charte des auteurs et des illustrateurs jeunesse". She has written over 56 works, from novels to graphic novels to non-fiction and biographies including a non-comics biography of Nina Simone.Table of Contents Table of Contents1- Music for Company 2- I will grow up to be a musician 3- Do you feel black? 4- First failures 5- Devil's Music 6- Hail, well met 7- Recording session tomorrow 8- Patience… 9- A star is born! 10- Right of way 11- I'll be back 12- Your weapon is the music! 13- Towards a music as protest 14- Young, gifted and black 15- Kindness day 16- In a Parisian pub 17- My Baby Just Cares For Me 18- Drama in Bouc-Bel-Air 19- Happy Birthday Mister President 20- God be with you till we meet again
An illuminating picture book and biography telling the life of Nina Simone- an acclaimed singer and civil rights activist.
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. Born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in small town North Carolina, Nina Simone was a musical child. She sang before she talked and learned to play piano at a very young age. With the support of her family and community, she received music lessons that introduced her to classical composers like Bach who remained with her and influenced her music throughout her life. She loved the way his music began softly and then tumbled to thunder, like her mother’s preaching, and in much the same way as her career. During her first performances under the name of Nina Simone her voice was rich and sweet but as the Civil Rights Movement gained steam, Nina’s voice soon became a thunderous roar as she raised her voice in powerful protest in the fight against racial inequality and discrimination.
Jackie Ormes made history. She was the first Black woman cartoonist to be nationally syndicated in the United States. She was also a journalist, fashionista, philanthropist, and activist, and she used her incredible talent and artistry to bring joy and hope to people everywhere. But in post-World War II America, Black people were still being denied their civil rights, and Jackie found herself in a dilemma: How could her art stay true to her signature "Jackie joy" while remaining honest about the inequalities Black people had been fighting? Rising stars Traci N. Todd, author of the Coretta Scott King Honor Book Nina: A Story of Nina Simone, and Shannon Wright, co-creator of the bestselling graphic novel Twins, have crafted a gorgeous and heartfelt tribute to the indelible legacy of Jackie Ormes, whose life and work still influences illustrators and cartoonists today. DETAILS ISBN-13: 9781338305906Publisher: Orchard Books Publication Date: January 3, 2023Pages: 48Ages: 7-10
Limited Edition Turquoise/ Yellow &White Splatter Colour Vinyl (2LP Set) For National Album Day 2021 - Celebrating Women In Music. 1500 Units Only.Nina Simone's story from the late sixties to the nineties can be told through her legendary performances in Montreux. Taking to the Montreux stage for the first time on 16 June 1968 for the festival's second edition, Simone built a lasting relationship with Montreux Jazz Festival and its Creator and Founder Claude Nobs, which uniqueness, trust and electricity can be clearly felt on the recordings.Simone's multi-faceted and radical story is laid bare on 'Nina Simone: The Montreux Years'. From Nina's glorious and emotional 1968 performance to her fiery and unpredictable concert in 1976, one of the festival's most remarkable performances ever witnessed, the collection includes recordings from all of her five legendary Montreux concerts - 1968, 1976, 1981, 1987 and 1990.Featuring rare and previously unreleased material from Claude Nobs' private collection, Nina Simone devotees worldwide will be thrilled by the inclusion of the powerful I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free, poignant and fearless Four Women and Simone's hauntingly beautiful performance of Ne Me Quitte Pas. A spine-tingling version of Janis Ian's searing and potent Stars, which Simone covered for the very first time during her 1976 Montreux performance, sits alongside her bold and electrifying re-imagine of Bob Marley's ballad No Women No Cry in 1990. The collection closes with the encore of Nina Simone's final Montreux Jazz Festival concert and one of Simone's most-loved and best-known recordings, the exuberant My Baby Just Cares For Me, showcasing the deep and multidimensional facets of Simone's life and music.
