Rock, Rosetta, Rock! Roll, Rosetta, Roll!: Presenting Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the Godmother of Rock & Roll
by Tonya Bolden and R. Gregory Christie
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- Grade
- 1-6
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- African American
- Women / Girls
Year Published 2023
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: Currently Not Available
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Music
- Lists With This Book
- BCALA Best of the Best 2023, PreK-4th
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Tonya Bolden
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Audio Name Pronunciation with R. Gregory Christie
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In-depth Written Interview with Tonya Bolden
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 6
Audio Name Pronunciation with Tonya Bolden
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Audio Name Pronunciation with R. Gregory Christie
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Author Interviews 20
In-depth Written Interview with Tonya Bolden
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On her love of books and writing with Tonya Bolden
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Interview with Tonya Bolden
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Interview with Tonya Bolden
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Interview with Tonya Bolden
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On childhood book access with Tonya Bolden
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On the turning point in her career with Tonya Bolden
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Stepping into history with Tonya Bolden
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From professor to author with Tonya Bolden
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Life in perspective with Tonya Bolden
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Loving protection with Tonya Bolden
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On going beyond Black History Month with Tonya Bolden
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The job of a biographer with Tonya Bolden
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History is made up of what people leave behind with Tonya Bolden
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On getting into character with Tonya Bolden
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Writing is rewriting with Tonya Bolden
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Writing history for young readers with Tonya Bolden
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Know the writing rules before you break them with Tonya Bolden
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Interview with R. Gregory Christie
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Guest post by R. Gregory Christie
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Awards & Distinctions 4
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2024
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2023
Selection, 2023
Recent Book Award Winners & Honorees
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Best Illustrated Children’s Books, 1952-2024
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