Product Overview
Author: Medina, Nico
Age Range: 8 - 12
Grade Level: 3 - 7
Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Penguin Workshop
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Aretha Franklin was a musical and cultural icon whose legacy spanned six decades! She set her sights on becoming a pop music artist and used her powerful voice and impressive skills on the piano to get a record deal. Aretha released her first of many celebrated albums at the age of 18. In 1987, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, making her the first female artist to grace the prestigious list. With iconic hits such as "Respect" and "Think," and countless awards to her name including eighteen Grammys, Aretha Franklin was one of the bestselling artists of all time.
