A Voice Named Aretha

“An excellent introduction to an American icon.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review”This richly detailed look at the Queen of Soul is an essential biography of an American icon.” – School Library Journal, starred review”This beautifully illustrated look at the life of the world-renowned Queen of Soul is a sensational introduction for young readers to the artist’s life and body of work.” – Booklist”Hits the highlights of Franklin’s life… . Freeman’s illustrations … capture much of the body language, facial expression, and head-thrown-back joy associated with Franklin’s performance.” – BCCB”Franklin’s ongoing support of civil rights is a recurring theme….Freeman’s clear, crisp illustrations add welcome vibrancy to the text’s straightforward narrative style.” – Publishers Weekly”Russell-Brown’s debut text has an innate musicality, mixing judicious use of onomatopoeia with often sonorous prose.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on LITTLE MELBA AND HER BIG TROMBONE”An excellent match of breezy text and dynamic illustrations tells an exhilarating story.” – Starred review, School Library Journal on LITTLE MELBA AND HER BIG TROMBONE”Staccato rhythms pepper the fluid prose.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review, on LITTLE MELBA AND HER BIG TROMBONE