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    Irving Berlin, the Immigrant Boy Who Made America Sing

    by Nancy Churnin, Julia Aljaz (Illustrator)

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    • ISBN-13: 9781939547446
    • Publisher: Creston Books
    • Publication date: 06/01/2018
    • Pages: 32
    • Product dimensions: 9.00(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)
    • Age Range: 7 - 11 Years

    Nancy Churnin's first book, The William Hoy Story, How a Deaf Baseball Player Changed the Game, made the Texas 2x2 reading list, the Texas Topaz Nonfiction list, the New York Public Library Best Books for Kids, the Best Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street College, and the Illinois Monarch Award Master List.
    Nancy writes for the Arts/Entertainment section of The Dallas Morning News.

    What People are Saying About This

    ReadAbility - Marla Conn

    "The language and vivid illustrations are AWESOME!!! A beautiful story that addresses social issues relevant today of asylum and freedom." — Marla Conn, ReadAbility

    Director of Libraries, Dallas - Mary Jo Giudice

    Churnin’s new book is a delightful historical narrative with pop, pizzazz and color, just like Irving Berlin himself. Children and adults alike will enjoy reading this fantastic journey to the birth of the song “God Bless America”.

    Wild Rumpus Bookstore - Collette Morgan

    "During this time of immigration upheaval in our country, this book reinforces the notion that our country's 'best and brightest' have historically come from afar. The genius of Irving Berlin is beautifully highlighted in this book. It gave me the chills—please send it to every politician!"
    —Collette Morgan, Wild Rumpus Bookstore

    author of several books on American popular song, including Irving Berlin: A Life in Song - Philip Furia

    Nancy Churnin does a remarkable job of condensing Irving Berlin's long and productive life into a narrative that will appeal to children and introduce them to one of America's greatest songwriters.

    award-winning author of How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight - Jane Yolen

    "An immigrant,a talent—and America itself was changed.
    The true story of Irving Berlin, his songs, and American music.
    Beautifully, artfully done." — Jane Yolen, award-winning author of How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight.

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    Irving Berlin came to the United States as a refugee from Tsarist Russia, escaping a pogrom that destroyed his village. Growing up on the streets of the lower East Side, the rhythms of jazz and blues inspired his own song-writing career. Starting with his first big hit, Alexander's Ragtime Band, Berlin created the soundtrack for American life with his catchy tunes and irresistible lyrics. With "God Bless America," he sang his thanks to the country which had given him a home and a chance to express his creative vision.

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