Product Description
by Diana López (Author), Teresa Martinez (Illustrator)
An exuberant picture book celebrating the life and legacy of Selena Quintanilla, beloved Queen of Tejano music.
From a very early age, young Selena knew how to connect with people and bring them together with music. Sing with Me follows Selena's rise to stardom, from front-lining her family's band at rodeos and quincea eras to performing in front of tens of thousands at the Houston Astrodome. Young readers will be empowered by Selena's dedication--learning Spanish as a teenager, designing her own clothes, and traveling around the country with her family--sharing her pride in her Mexican-American roots and her love of music and fashion with the world.Author Biography
Diana López is the author of numerous middle grade novels, including Confetti Girl and Ask My Mood Ring How I Feel. She also wrote the novel adaptation for the Disney/Pixar film Coco. A retired professor of English, Diana López now writes full time in her hometown of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Teresa Martinez is the illustrator of numerous books for children, including The Halloween Tree and It's Not a Bed, It's a Time Machine. She lives in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and is a huge fan of Selena's music.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.5 x 10.9 x 8.7 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: July 20, 2021
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Sing with Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 4.7
Point Value: 0.5
