Ray Charles En Espanol
Published on 1. May 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
40 pages
978-1-58430-281-0 (ISBN)
Description
In this re-publication of the award-winning biography originally published in 1973, readers learn the rags-to-riches story of Ray Charles's life from age seven when he loses his sight completely, to age 40, when he performs to dazzled audiences worldwide and participates in the fight for racial justice. Contains a new Introduction.
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Language
Spanish
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Kindergarten, Reading Age: From 5 to 10 years, Interest Age: From 5 to 10 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Picture book
sewn/stitched
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 255 mm
Width: 211 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
154 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-58430-281-0 (9781584302810)
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Sharon Bell Mathis has won numerous awards for her many children's books, including the 1974 Coretta Scott King Author Award for Ray Charles. Some of her most enduring books include The Hundred-Penny Box, a Newbery Honor Book, and Teacup Full of Roses, an ALA Notable Book. A full-time writer, Mathis lives in Ft. Washington, Maryland.
George Ford is an award-winning artist who has illustrated dozens of children's books, including several by noted authors such as Nikki Grimes, Eloise Greenfield, Nikki Giovanni, and Robert Coles. In 1974, he was the recipient of the first Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award for Ray Charles. A lifelong jazz enthusiast, Ford lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife.