Inspiring, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of musicians, including Taylor Swift, Ella Fitzgerald, Harry Styles, Mariah Carey, Yo-Yo Ma, Paul McCartney, and 10 other influential performers.Every superstar musician started out as a kid—and many discovered their love of music early on. Before leaving their mark on the world, these groundbreaking performers, songwriters, and musicians were regular kids. Tune in to the childhood stories of musical legends such as:
Beyoncé, who used to play truth or dare in the middle of the night with the rest of her music group.
Dolly Parton, who sometimes made up her own stories for class book reports.
Louis Armstrong, who played instruments in parades all over New Orleans.
Taylor Swift, who grew up on a Christmas tree farm!
Featuring kid-friendly text and full-color illustrations,
Kid Musicians will inspire readers to express themselves and march to the beat of their own drum.
Robin Stevenson is an award-winning author of more than twenty books for kids and teens. Her writing has been translated into a number of languages, published in more than ten countries, and nominated for many awards. Her YA novel,
A Thousand Shades of Blue, was a finalist for Canada's top literary honor, the Governor General's Award. Her YA non-fiction book,
Pride, was a Stonewall Honor book and was selected to ALA's Rainbow List. She lives with her family on the west coast of Canada.
Allison Steinfeld obtained a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She loves to create fun and playful work that can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
“Informative and compelling.”—
Kirkus Reviews“Hand this book (and others in the series) to reluctant readers when it is time for a biography assignment. . . . An interesting look at some famous musicians when they were ‘just kids.’”—Lisa Crandall,
School Library JournalPraise for the Kid Legends series:“Telling the true stories of famous people’s childhoods, this book inspires kids to think big and humanizes historical figures in a new and fresh way.”—
CNN Underscored, on
Kid Innovators by Robin Stevenson
“These reads aren’t just educational, they’re inspiring – they remind us all that we’re never too young to start dreaming! Plus – they’re a great resource for school projects!”—YAYOMG.com, on
Kid Innovators by Robin Stevenson
“Kids will be drawn in.”—
Chicago Parent, on
Kid Activists by Robin Stevenson
“The vivid details of each activist's story, combined with vibrant illustrations, demonstrate that every civil rights hero and popular firebrand started out as children, just like the rest of us.”—
School Library Journal, on
Kid Activists by Robin Stevenson
“A great way to encourage kids who already love science to pursue their interests as well as to show kids who are not motivated by traditional schooling that there are many paths to greatness.”—
American Scientist Magazine, on
Kid Scientists by David Stabler
“Illustrate[s] a wide variety of early influences and backgrounds, proving to kids that where they come from isn't important when fixing something that is.”—Terri Schlichenmeyer,
The Bookworm Sez, on
Kid Activists by Robin Stevenson
“Outstanding... Inspiring and entertaining.”—
Booklist, starred review, on
Kid Athletes by David Stabler
“A heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats—not to mention all the rest—started out as children too.”—
Kirkus Reviews, on
Kid Artists by David Stabler
“Just like history class, only hilarious.”—Tim Federle, author of
Better Nate Than Ever, on
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“Full of real information, but the author made it fun and funny.”—Michael, age 9, on
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