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Taylor Swift: Music Superstar
Singer, songwriter, Grammy winner. Although it may seem like Taylor Swift became a superstar overnight, she really started singing and writing songs when she was eleven. She kept doing what she thought was right until her big break, and she’s now a household name. This fun-to-read book offers reluctant readers juicy quotes, personal stories, and accessible features such as a timeline and glossary.
48 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2011
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About the author
Jeff Burlingame
45 books23 followersWinner of an NAACP Image Award for Best Literary Work and a two-time Image Award nominee, author Jeff Burlingame has written more than thirty books and is the recipient of a prestigious Sigma Delta Chi award from the Society of Professional Journalists.
He has presented at the Washington state capitol and has been featured on A&E, MTV, and elsewhere. He and his family reside in the Pacific Northwest.
He has presented at the Washington state capitol and has been featured on A&E, MTV, and elsewhere. He and his family reside in the Pacific Northwest.
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June 18, 2015
I like this book sooo much because Taylor Swift is my favorite artist and this book also shows Taylor Swift's background like when she was younger and this book pretty much introduces you more to the artist.I recommend this book to people who's favorite artist is Taylor Swift because you might think that you know everything about Taylor Swift but when you actually read this book you are going to be like, " WOW I didn't know this about her." I really like this book because it has really cool facts about Taylor Swift It is awesome knowing what she likes or the awards she has won or more interesting facts about Taylor Swift. So if you are interested in reading this book than try to get this book as fast as you can so that you ca enjoy it! I promise you that you will like knowing more interesting facts about Taylor Swift!
January 16, 2023
Like Mad for Miley: An Unauthorized Biography: An Unauthorized Biography, I'm not reading these for info as much as it being a capsule for the celebrities covered at the time. This was published after Speak Now and before Red, and it's interesting to see how they emphasize that everything she writes is from her experience, which is why she still connects with fans today.
March 15, 2023
It’s a very informational book and very cute
December 26, 2012
INTENDED AUDIENCE: grades 5-9
GENRE: nonfiction
OPENING and SYNOPSIS:
“Best. First. Youngest. Each time Taylor Swift’s name comes up in a newspaper, magazine, or online article, there is a good chance at least one of those three words will be included.”
This pop star’s 48-page biography chronicles her life from her childhood in Wyomissing, PA, through her 2011 “Speak Now” tour. Backmatter includes resources for further information, timeline, discography and a glossary.
THEMES/TOPICS: music, celebrity biography
WHY I LIKE THIS BOOK: Burlingame shows that much of Swift’s success can be attributed to her hard work rather than luck. Before becoming famous, Swift performed at karaoke, fairs and baseball games and became a staff songwriter at Sony/ATV to hone her craft. Now, rather than being a prima donna, Swift remains down to earth, using social media to connect with fans. Burlingame gives us many reasons to appreciate Swift as a wonderful role model.
RESOURCES/ACTIVITIES:
Enslow provides an educator’s guide with extension activities covering many school subjects.
SOURCE: Review copy provided by publisher
GENRE: nonfiction
OPENING and SYNOPSIS:
“Best. First. Youngest. Each time Taylor Swift’s name comes up in a newspaper, magazine, or online article, there is a good chance at least one of those three words will be included.”
This pop star’s 48-page biography chronicles her life from her childhood in Wyomissing, PA, through her 2011 “Speak Now” tour. Backmatter includes resources for further information, timeline, discography and a glossary.
THEMES/TOPICS: music, celebrity biography
WHY I LIKE THIS BOOK: Burlingame shows that much of Swift’s success can be attributed to her hard work rather than luck. Before becoming famous, Swift performed at karaoke, fairs and baseball games and became a staff songwriter at Sony/ATV to hone her craft. Now, rather than being a prima donna, Swift remains down to earth, using social media to connect with fans. Burlingame gives us many reasons to appreciate Swift as a wonderful role model.
RESOURCES/ACTIVITIES:
Enslow provides an educator’s guide with extension activities covering many school subjects.
SOURCE: Review copy provided by publisher
October 3, 2011
This is a very informational book about Taylor Swift. It speaks of her life, her accomplishments, and her journey. This book mentions Kanye West's diss on her at the MTV awards, her different causes like her movement to protect children from online predators, and her millions of albums sold.
The age range for this book would be intermediate. The vocabulary in this book is not hard and easy to understand.
The artistic elements is this book is full of real photos. There are many pictures of Taylor Swift.
I recommend this book. It is full of information and would be great for a report or project. It has a index, a glossary, and a discography.
The age range for this book would be intermediate. The vocabulary in this book is not hard and easy to understand.
The artistic elements is this book is full of real photos. There are many pictures of Taylor Swift.
I recommend this book. It is full of information and would be great for a report or project. It has a index, a glossary, and a discography.
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