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Gr 2–6—A lyrical, informative chapter book biography of Celia Cruz, the Queen of Salsa. Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso was born into a large family in Cuba in 1925. Originally intending to be a schoolteacher, she was convinced by her cousins to pursue a music career. The performer rose to fame in the 1950s and was known for singing Afro-Cuban genres, such as rumba, guarachas, and salsa. The slim text presents an awe-filled account of the icon's close family ties, illustrious ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More