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Who Was Selena?

Author : Max Bisantz,Kate Bisantz,Who HQ
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781101995501

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Who Was Selena? by Max Bisantz,Kate Bisantz,Who HQ Pdf

Discover why Selena, the Queen of Tejano music, became one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the twentieth century! As a young girl, Selena Quintanilla sang in a band called Selena y Los Dinos with her brother and sister. The family performed at fairs, weddings, quinceañeras, and on street corners in their native Texas. Selena learned how to sing in Spanish and soon became hugely popular within the Latino community--so much so that she became the best-selling Latin artist of the 1990s. Selena was poised to be a great success, but her life was cut short after being fatally wounded by the president of her fan club. Selena's contributions to music and fashion during her life made her one of the top Latin musicians in the 1990s, and readers will want to know more about the woman who introduced the world to Tejano music.

To Selena, with Love

Author : Chris Perez
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781101580264

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To Selena, with Love by Chris Perez Pdf

Chris Perez tells the story of his relationship with music superstar Selena in this heartfelt tribute. One of the most compelling and adored superstars in Latin music history, Selena was nothing short of a phenomenon who shared all of herself with her millions of devoted fans. Her tragic murder, at the young age of twenty-three, stripped the world of her talent and boundless potential, her tightly knit family of their beloved angel, and her husband, Chris Perez, of the greatest love he had ever known. For over a decade, Chris held on to the only personal thing he had left from his late wife: the touching and sometimes painful memories of their very private bond. Now, for the first time, Chris opens up about their unbreakable friendship, forbidden relationship, and blossoming marriage, which were cut short by Selena’s unforgivable death. Chris’s powerful story gives a rare glimpse into Selena’s sincerity and vulnerability when falling in love, strength and conviction when fighting for that love, and absolute resilience when finding peace and normalcy with her family’s acceptance of the only man she called her husband. While showcasing a side of Selena that has never been disclosed before and clarifying certain misconceptions about her life and death, To Selena, with Love is an everlasting love story that immortalizes the heart and soul of an extraordinary, unforgettable, and irreplaceable icon. Includes exclusive photos!

Sing with Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla

Author : Diana López
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780593110966

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Sing with Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla by Diana López Pdf

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 quinceañeras 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.

Queen of Tejano Music: Selena

Author : Silvia López
Publisher : little bee books
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 149981142X

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Queen of Tejano Music: Selena by Silvia López Pdf

"There's a lot of text in the book, but it's smartly framed within two-page spreads, and very little of it feels extraneous. ...A worthy picture-book primer on the Queen of Tejano music."-Kirkus Reviews This is a moving and impassioned picture book about the iconic Queen of Tejano music, Selena Quintanilla, that will embolden young readers to find their passion and make the impossible, possible! Selena Quintanilla's music career began at the age of nine when she started singing in her family's band. She went from using a hairbrush as a microphone to traveling from town to town to play gigs. But Selena faced a challenge: People said that she would never make it in Tejano music, which was dominated by male performers. Selena was determined to prove them wrong. Born and raised in Texas, Selena didn't know how to speak Spanish, but with the help of her dad, she learned to sing it. With songs written and composed by her older brother and the fun dance steps Selena created, her band, Selena Y Los Dinos, rose to stardom! A true trailblazer, her success in Tejano music and her crossover into mainstream American music opened the door for other Latinx entertainers, and she became an inspiration for Latina girls everywhere.

Selena's Secret

Author : María Celeste Arrarás
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781476775050

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Selena's Secret by María Celeste Arrarás Pdf

The anchorwoman on the top-rated Spanish television magazine reveals details about the life and tragic death of the Latin music superstar, including information about her murderer. Reissue.

Selenidad

Author : Deborah Paredez
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2009-07-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780822390893

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Selenidad by Deborah Paredez Pdf

An outpouring of memorial tributes and public expressions of grief followed the death of the Tejana recording artist Selena Quintanilla Pérez in 1995. The Latina superstar was remembered and mourned in documentaries, magazines, websites, monuments, biographies, murals, look-alike contests, musicals, drag shows, and more. Deborah Paredez explores the significance and broader meanings of this posthumous celebration of Selena, which she labels “Selenidad.” She considers the performer’s career and emergence as an icon within the political and cultural transformations in the United States during the 1990s, a decade that witnessed a “Latin explosion” in culture and commerce alongside a resurgence of anti-immigrant discourse and policy. Paredez argues that Selena’s death galvanized Latina/o efforts to publicly mourn collective tragedies (such as the murders of young women along the U.S.-Mexico border) and to envision a brighter future. At the same time, reactions to the star’s death catalyzed political jockeying for the Latino vote and corporate attempts to corner the Latino market. Foregrounding the role of performance in the politics of remembering, Paredez unravels the cultural, political, and economic dynamics at work in specific commemorations of Selena. She analyzes Selena’s final concert, the controversy surrounding the memorial erected in the star’s hometown of Corpus Christi, and the political climate that served as the backdrop to the touring musicals Selena Forever and Selena: A Musical Celebration of Life. Paredez considers what “becoming” Selena meant to the young Latinas who auditioned for the biopic Selena, released in 1997, and she surveys a range of Latina/o queer engagements with Selena, including Latina lesbian readings of the star’s death scene and queer Selena drag. Selenidad is a provocative exploration of how commemorations of Selena reflected and changed Latinidad.

Selena

Author : Joe Nick Patoski
Publisher : Berkley
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105021530469

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Selena by Joe Nick Patoski Pdf

Selena Quintanilla was a vibrant performer, wildly popular in the growing field of Tejano music. But her rising star suddenly fell when she was murdered at the age of 23. Now her life, her work, and her musical legacy have been documented. This work recounts Selena's tragically short life, from the ups and downs of her career to her stunning transformation into a sensual Latina superstar.

Selena

Author : Barbara J. Marvis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2003-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1584152265

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Selena by Barbara J. Marvis Pdf

From the time she was nine years old, Selena sang with the family band. They played at weddings, dances, and festivals. They did not make much money. But after years of hard work, Selena was becoming well known. In 1987, she won the Tejano Music Awards. In 1989, the band signed a contract with EMI Latin. In 1994, the album Selena Live! won a Grammy for the best Mexican-American performance. Selena was a millionaire by the time she was nineteen. She was on her way to international stardom. She was making an English-language album. She had her own boutique. But not all success stories have happy endings... This is the story of Selena. Book jacket.

Selena Gomez

Author : Robin Nelson
Publisher : Lerner Publications
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781467700979

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Selena Gomez by Robin Nelson Pdf

You may know that Selena Gomez starred in Wizards of Waverly Place and rocks the music world in Selena Gomez & the Scene. But did you know that Selena: • got her big break in show business playing Gianna on Barney & Friends? • was named after Latina singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez? • thought she'd blown her screen test with the Disney Channel—only to be offered the chance to become a major Disney star? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Selena's childhood, career, best friends, boyfriends, favorite things, and more!

Selena

Author : Veda Boyd Jones
Publisher : Infobase Learning
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781438146379

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Selena by Veda Boyd Jones Pdf

A look at the life and work of the award-winning Texas singer who had begun to popularize Tejano music when she was shot and killed.

Female Force

Author : Michael Frizell
Publisher : Tidalwave Productions
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1955712670

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Female Force by Michael Frizell Pdf

Selena Quintanilla-Perez was taken from us far too soon, the victim of a senseless murder at age 23. Often called the "Mexican Madonna" or the "Queen of Tejano," Selena is arguably one of the brightest performers of the 1980s and 1990s. Her popularity has surged recently, driven by her strong vocals and incredible stage performances. This dynamic issue explores her humble origins and her rise to superstardom. The "Female Force" biographical comic series has drawn a firestorm of media attention, including features on "The Today Show" CNN, MSNBC and FOX News, and in Time and People magazines. The "Female Force" imprint features prominent and influential authors, business executives, entertainers, journalists, politicians, and activists. The latest biography comic book joins TidalWave's ever-growing library of more than 200 comic book biographies. - Previous titles have profiled Mother Teresa, Kamala Harris, Tina Fey, Betty White, Michelle Obama, Barbra Streisand to Cher and Gloria Steinem. These biographical comics, written by some of the most talented writers in the comic world and beyond, deliver an informed and illustrated look into the lives of these figures.

Selena

Author : Jill C. Wheeler
Publisher : ABDO & Daughters
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Tejano musicians
ISBN : 1562395238

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Selena by Jill C. Wheeler Pdf

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Selena Quintanilla-Pérez

Author : Katlin Sarantou
Publisher : Cherry Lake
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781534159884

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Selena Quintanilla-Pérez by Katlin Sarantou Pdf

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter.

Justice for Selena

Author : Carlos Valdez
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2005-10-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781412238403

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Justice for Selena by Carlos Valdez Pdf

Selena Quintanilla Perez was considered by many as the first female superstar in the Tejano music industry. Yolanda Saldivar was the president of Selena’s fan club and a dedicated employee. On March 31, 1995 Saldivar shot Selena at a Corpus Christi motel causing her death from the single gunshot. The shooting left many unanswered questions. This is a first-hand account of the trial of Yolanda Saldivar for the murder of Selena. It is a riveting, behind the scenes look at what happened before, during and after the trial as told by the man in charge of the prosecution, District Attorney Carlos Valdez. Learn the surprising answers to all of the questions raised during the trial. You’ll sit with the prosecution team as the trial unfolds and watch, not just what was publicly seen by the spectators, but also what went on beyond the glare of the media lights. Narrated in an easy-to-read, conversational style, by one of the principal players in this real life drama, this book is a must-read for anyone who has lingering questions about why the murder occurred in the first place. Every question will be answered.

Dreaming of You

Author : Melissa Lozada-Oliva
Publisher : Astra Publishing House
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781662601651

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Dreaming of You by Melissa Lozada-Oliva Pdf

NOW IN PAPERBACK FEATURING A SHORT STORY FROM THE FORTHCOMING COLLECTION BEYOND ALL REASONABLE DOUBT, JESUS IS ALIVE "A macabre love story that casts an inquisitive eye on Latinidad, womanhood, and celebrity worship." —Keely Weiss, Harper's Bazaar "Melissa Lozada-Oliva's surreal novel-in-verse is sure to delight and surprise readers . . . You may know and love Selena's voice, but Lozada-Oliva's is utterly new, original, and worth hearing, too." —Elena Nicolaou, Oprah Daily A macabre novel in verse of loss, longing, and identity crises following a poet who resurrects pop star Selena from the dead. Melissa Lozada-Oliva's Dreaming of You is an absurd yet heartfelt examination of celebrity worship. A young Latinx poet grappling with loneliness and heartache decides one day to bring Tejano pop star Selena Quintanilla back to life. The séance kicks off an uncanny trip narrated by a Greek chorus of gossiping spirits as she journeys through a dead celebrity prom, encounters her shadow self, and performs karaoke in hell. In visceral poems embodying millennial angst, paragraph-long conversations overheard at her local coffeeshop, and unhinged Twitter rants, Lozada-Oliva reveals an eerie, sometimes gruesome, yet moving love story. Playfully morbid and profoundly candid, an interrogation of Latinidad, womanhood, obsession, and disillusionment, Dreaming of You grapples with the cost of being seen for your truest self.