Nina: A Story of Nina Simone

Title: Nina: A Story of Nina Simone Author: Todd, Traci N ISBN: 9781524737283 Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers Published: 2021 Binding: Regular Hardback Language: English Condition: New New from the publisher Juvenile Non-Fiction 1368025 Publisher Description: This illuminating and defining picture book biography illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Christian Robinson, tells the story of little Eunice who grew up to become the acclaimed singer Nina Simone and her bold, defiant, and exultant legacy. Born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in small town North Carolina, Nina Simone was a musical child. She sang before she talked and learned to play piano at a very young age. With the support of her family and community, she received music lessons that introduced her to classical composers like Bach who remained with her and influenced her music throughout her life. She loved the way his music began softly and then tumbled to thunder, lik