The ABCs of Women in Music

The ABCs of Women in Music

Author: Anneli Loepp Thiessen

Publisher: GIA Publications

Published: 2022-05

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781622776283

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This vibrantly illustrated children's picture book highlights the contributions of women to music, representing a diversity of ages, races, time periods, abilities, and geographic regions. Meet Clara the composer, Ella the jazz singer, Selena the pop star, and Xian the conductor! Women in music are brilliant, creative, brave, and resilient. They are composers, conductors, singers, musicologists, electronic music producers, and so much more. In this vibrantly illustrated picture book, meet 26 remarkable women musicians who collectively span over 1,000 years of music history and represent a diversity of cultures, races, professions, and abilities. Their incredible stories and beautiful work are sure to inspire a new generation of musicians!


Sweet Sounds

Sweet Sounds

Author: Flisadam Pointer

Publisher:

Published: 2022-02

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 9781737742203

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Sweet Sounds: The ABCs of Black Women in Music highlights just a few of the women vocalists, musicians, and performances whose impact can still be felt in today's music across the globe. The goal of this book is to serve as a starting point for parents, guardians, and more looking to educate the young music lovers in their lives on the contributions of Black women in music across genres.


ABCs for Girls Like Me

ABCs for Girls Like Me

Author: Melanie Goolsby

Publisher:

Published: 2018-06-08

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9780692141014

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ABC's for Girls Like Me is a book dedicated to sunshining the achievements of Black Women who are breaking barriers today. The book goes through 26 girls, A to Z, whose accomplishments should motivate and inspire not only black girls but all girls to change the world.


The ABCs of AOC

The ABCs of AOC

Author: Jamia Wilson

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2019-10-01

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 0316538167

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The ABCs of AOC is an inspiring, educational, and giftable book about the representative taking Congress--and the media--by storm. This empowering and informative book is the perfect conversation starter for young people interested in government and activism, and the ultimate gift for anyone who wants to learn more about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. From Advocate to Feminist, Grassroots to Queens, and Revolutionary to Zeal, The ABCs of AOC introduces readers to values, places, and issues that relate to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's life and platform. A clear and engaging explanation of each term is paired with a stunning, contemporary illustration that will delight readers. This is an alphabet book like no other! The book closes with a wealth of information expanding on the A-Z of concepts introduced, for readers ready to learn more about the revolutionary congresswoman and the US government. Packed with vibrant art and fascinating facts, this tome is perfect for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez admirers, and readers of Notorious RBG, I Dissent!, and Rad American Women A-Z!


The ABCs of Black History

The ABCs of Black History

Author: Rio Cortez

Publisher: Workman Publishing Company

Published: 2020-12-08

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1523511850

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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER B is for Beautiful, Brave, and Bright! And for a Book that takes a Bold journey through the alphabet of Black history and culture. Letter by letter, The ABCs of Black History celebrates a story that spans continents and centuries, triumph and heartbreak, creativity and joy. It’s a story of big ideas––P is for Power, S is for Science and Soul. Of significant moments––G is for Great Migration. Of iconic figures––H is for Zora Neale Hurston, X is for Malcom X. It’s an ABC book like no other, and a story of hope and love. In addition to rhyming text, the book includes back matter with information on the events, places, and people mentioned in the poem, from Mae Jemison to W. E. B. Du Bois, Fannie Lou Hamer to Sam Cooke, and the Little Rock Nine to DJ Kool Herc.


Women Artists A to Z

Women Artists A to Z

Author: Melanie LaBarge

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-02-11

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 0593108736

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An empowering and educational alphabet picture book about women artists, perfect for fans of Rad American Women A-Z. How many women artists can you name? From Frida Kahlo and Georgia O'Keeffe, to Jaune Quick-to-See Smith and Xenobia Bailey, this lushly illustrated alphabet picture book presents both famous and underrepresented women in the fine arts from a variety of genres: painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and more. Each spread features a simple line of text encapsulating the creator's iconic work in one word, such as "D is for Dots" (Yayoi Kusama) and "S is for Spider" (Louise Bourgeois), followed by slightly longer text about the artist for older readers who would like to know more. Backmatter includes extended biographies and discussion questions for budding creatives and trailblazers. Artists featured: Mirka Mora, Betye Saar, Helen Frankenthaler, Yayoi Kusama, Kay Sage, Georgia O'Keeffe, Agnes Martin, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Elizabeth Catlett, Judith Leyster, Leonora Carrington, Carmen Herrera, Edmonia Lewis, Maya Lin, Hilma af Klint, Maria Martinez, Gee's Bend quilters, Frida Kahlo, Louise Bourgeois, Loïs Mailou Jones, Alice Neel, Helen Zughaib, Ursula von Rydingsvard, Dorothea Lange, Xenobia Bailey, and Maria Sibylla Merian.


The ABCs of Style

The ABCs of Style

Author: David Villorente

Publisher:

Published: 2018-10-23

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9780972592093

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Part children's alphabet book and part adult art primer, this volume features 26 colorful marker drawings contributed by various renowned graffiti artists.


A Woman's ABC's of Life

A Woman's ABC's of Life

Author: Beca Lewis

Publisher:

Published: 1911-11-11

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780971952942

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A wonderful collection of observations about getting the best, and the most, from life - without having to learn it the hard way.


Mothman Learns the ABCs

Mothman Learns the ABCs

Author: Michael Schang

Publisher:

Published: 2020-12-15

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781940087498

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Join Mothman and friends as they adventure across West Virginia to learn their ABCs! From flying in an airplane to visiting the local zoo, Mothman will learn about everything the Mountain State has to offer on the quest for knowledge in this children's story!