Celia Cruz, musician
Oct. 21, 1925-July 16, 2003
Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa by
Veronica Chambers, illustrated by
Julie Maren (Dial, 2005)
When this salsa superstar was a child, her neighbors crowded the street to hear her sing to her family. Jewel toned illustrations add much to this vibrant story of her life.
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History featured
Celia Cruz in a exhibit called
Azucar! The Life and Music of Celia Cruz.