Who Was Celia Cruz?

Reach for this biography when your child is grappling with the feeling of being an outsider, or when they need to see how passion can be a bridge back to a lost home. This book introduces young readers to Celia Cruz, a girl from a working-class Cuban family who used her extraordinary voice to navigate exile and become a global music legend. It is a powerful tool for discussing how we carry our heritage with us, even when we are far away from where we started. While the story celebrates Celia's vibrant costumes and infectious joy, it also touches on the bittersweet reality of political exile and the resilience required to succeed in a male-dominated industry. Ideal for children aged 8 to 12, this narrative offers a balanced look at the challenges of immigration and the triumph of staying true to one's roots. It provides a hopeful roadmap for any child learning to find their own 'voice' in a big world.