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32 pp.
| Quarto/Lincoln
| February, 2021
|
TradeISBN 978-0-7112-5775-7$15.99
(3)
K-3
Little People, Big Dreams series.
Illustrated by
Melissa Lee Johnson.
This picture-book biography focuses on the blind musical prodigy's rise to superstardom. Per the series's formula, Vegara breezes through some highlights from the musician/composer/singer's life and career, from signing with Motown at eleven to being named the United Nations' 2009 "Messenger of Peace." The cheery cartoon illustrations are a good match for the accessible text. Back matter includes four photos, a simple timeline, more biographical information, and two recommended books.