Book: Becoming Billie Holiday
BECOMING BILLIE HOLIDAY
Awards
- 2008 SLJ Extra Helping Hot Pick —School Library Journal
- 2008 SLJ Best Books
- 2008 Best Young-Adult Books 2008 —Kirkus Reviews
- 2008 Best Books —Christian Science Monitor
- A Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book
- Best Books for Young Adults —YALSA/ALA
- Capitol Choices Award
Reviews
“The poetry is rich and evocative, fully up to celebrating a singer who could “breathe a universe in a single note.” Cooper uses his trademark subtractive technique to great effect, providing a beautiful visual complement to the poetry. A remarkable tribute well worthy of its subject.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Weatherford’s language is straightforward and accessible–almost conversational. She captures the woman’s jazzy, candid voice so adroitly that at times the poems seem like they could have been lifted wholesale from Holiday’s autobiography, Lady Sings the Blues. … This captivating title places readers solidly into Holiday’s world, and is suitable for independent reading as well as a variety of classroom uses.” —School Library Journal
BLOG REVIEWS:
Sarah Miller: Reading, Writing and Musing
Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast(9/5/08)
PODCASTS & WEB VIDEO
WBGO-FM – Newark, NJ: Reading from Becoming Billie Holiday
Brewbaker Techonology High School @ Alabama Book Festival: Interview
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