NEW Little Golden Book - Beyonce Biography

Publisher: Golden Books

Publication Date: January 3, 2023

Language: English

Hardcover: 24 pages

ISBN-10: 0593568125

ISBN-13: 978-0593568125

Reading Age: 4 - 8 years

Grade Level: Preschool - 3

Item Weight: 113 grams

Dimensions: 20 cm x 16 cm x 0.5 cm

Early Life: Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter was born on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas. She began her career as a child performer and rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead vocalist of Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time.

Musical Evolution: Following Destiny's Child's hiatus, Beyoncé launched her solo career with her debut album "Dangerously in Love" (2003), which featured hits like "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy." Her musical evolution has continued through groundbreaking albums including "B'Day," "I Am... Sasha Fierce," "Lemonade," and "Renaissance."

Cultural Impact: Beyond her musical achievements, Beyoncé has established herself as a cultural icon and businesswoman, founding clothing line House of Deréon with her mother Tina Knowles and launching her athleisure brand Ivy Park. Her philanthropic work includes founding the BeyGOOD initiative.

Historic Achievements: At the 2023 Grammy Awards, she became the most decorated artist in Grammy history with 32 wins. She continues to use her platform to advocate for gender equality, racial justice, and women's empowerment.

Cultural Mission: Ebony Jr. is a children's magazine that has been celebrating Black culture, history, and achievements for young readers since 1973. Originally created as a spinoff of Ebony magazine, Ebony Jr. was designed to provide positive representation and role models for Black children.

Educational Impact: The magazine focuses on education, empowerment, and inspiration, featuring stories about successful Black individuals, African American history, and cultural pride. It aims to build self-esteem and cultural awareness in young readers.

Partnership Significance: The collaboration between Little Golden Books and Ebony Jr. for this Beyoncé biography represents a meaningful commitment to diversity and representation in children's literature. This partnership ensures the story is told with cultural authenticity and respect.

Inspiring Future Generations: By working together, both brands contribute to creating literature that not only entertains but also educates children about important figures in Black culture and history, helping to inspire the next generation of leaders and dreamers.

Revolutionary Beginning: When Little Golden Books were first published in 1942, high-quality books for children hadn't been available at a price most people could afford. Little Golden Books changed that! Priced at just 25 cents and sold where people shopped every day, they caused an instant sensation and were soon purchased by the hundreds of thousands.

Influential Illustrators: Several of its illustrators later became influential within the children's book industry, including Corinne Malvern, Tibor Gergely, Gustaf Tenggren, Feodor Rojankovsky, Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkin, and Garth Williams.

Diverse Content: Many books in the Little Golden Books series deal with nature, science, Bible stories, nursery rhymes, and fairy tales. Christmas titles are published every year.

Popular Characters: Some Little Golden Books and related products have featured popular characters from other media, such as Disney, Looney Tunes, The Muppets, Sesame Street, Sonic the Hedgehog, Barbie, Power Rangers, Thomas the Tank Engine, and others.

Biographical Works: The line has also published occasional biographies; recent examples include Betty White, Dolly Parton, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Rihanna, and now Beyoncé, continuing the tradition of celebrating inspiring figures.

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