Aretha Franklin | Little People, Big Dreams

This book is part of the series Little People, Big Dreams, through which children and adults can discover the life stories of important women from world history. Each volume shows how a small child with a big dream grew up to become a strong person with great ideas.

Aretha Franklin grew up in a musical family and sang with all her heart and soul in her father’s gospel choir. She carried that feeling into her own music and created some of the most beloved songs in history. She also played a major role in the fight for equal rights for Black and white people. She was the greatest soul singer we have ever known, and she is seen worldwide as the ultimate symbol of respect.

A wonderful, colorful collection of life stories to treasure—for everyone from ages 6 to 100!

NOTE: this is a Dutch book