Gary Golio
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discover how two outsiders-singer Billie Holiday, a young black woman, and Abel Meeropol, the son of Jewish immigrants-created "Strange Fruit", a song that challenged racism and paved the way for the Civil Rights movement.
Author
Language
English
Description
Growing up, John was a seeker. He wondered about spirit, and the meaning of life. And whether music could be a key to unlocking those mysteries. Like his grandfather's preaching and his parents' songs, could John's music bring people closer to God?
Told in moving prose and powerfully illustrated, this is the story of a shy, curious boy from a deeply religious family who grew up to find solace and inspiration in his own unique approach to both spirituality...
Author
Language
English
Description
Discover the childhood story of Carlos Santana in Gary Golio's Sound of the Heart, Song of the World, featuring illustrations by Rudy Gutierrez, the internationally celebrated artist who created the iconic Carlos Santana Shaman CD cover.
Carlos Santana grew up surrounded by music. His father, a beloved mariachi performer, teaches his son how to play the violin when he is only six years old. But when Carlos discovers American blues, he is captivated...