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Curtains Up Biographies for Kids

Harlem's little blackbird by Renée Watson ; illustrated by Christian Robinson

Mister and Lady Day: Billie Holiday and the dog who loved her by Amy Novesky ; illustrated by Vanessa Brantley Newton

The extraordinary music of Mr. Ives: the true story of a famous American composer by written and illustrated by Joanne Stanbridge

When Bob met Woody: the story of the young Bob Dylan by Gary Golio ; illustrated by Marc Burckhardt

When Stravinsky met Nijinsky: two artists, their ballet, and one extraordinary riot by Lauren Stringer

Lost boy: the story of the man who created Peter Pan by Jane Yolen ; illustrated by Steve Adams

To dance: a memoir by Siena Cherson Siegel ; with artwork by Mark Siegel

Meet the dancers: from ballet, Broadway, and beyond by Amy Nathan

Just being Audrey by Margaret Cardillo ; illustrated by Julia Denos

I and I: Bob Marley by Tony Medina ; illustrated by Jesse Joshua Watson

Drummer boy of John John by Mark Greenwood ; illustrations by Frané Lessac