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Elvis Presley: A Little Golden Book Biography
Dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about Elvis Presley—legendary movie star and the King of Rock and Roll thanks to songs like "Blue Suede Shoes" and "Hound Dog"—is an inspiring read-aloud for young children and fans of any age.Look for more Little Golden Book Dolly PartonTaylor SwiftThe BeatlesElton JohnWillie NelsonThe Bee Gees
- GenresChildrens
24 pages, Hardcover
Published September 3, 2024
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About the author
Lisa Jean LaBanca Rogers
8 books34 followersAward-winning author Lisa Rogers was inspired to write for children through her career as an elementary school librarian.
JOAN MITCHELL PAINTS A SYMPHONY, about the iconic abstract artist, illustrated by Stacy Innerst, received the Eureka! Nonfiction Silver Honor Award from the California Reading Association. In a starred review, Kirkus called the book "Simply marvelous."
WOODY'S WORDS: WOODROW WILSON RAWLS AND 'WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS, illustrated by Susan Reagan, about the life of the author of the classic novel of a boy and his hounds, was called ""A poignant tribute to the power of story" by Kirkus.
BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE MUSIC OF JOHN CAGE, illustrated by Il Sung Na (Random House Kids/Anne Schwartz Books) received 3 starred reviews, the SCBWI Golden Kite Honor Award for Nonfiction Picture Book Text, was named a Julia Ward Howe Award Notable Book by the Boston Authors Club and was a Crystal Kite Finalist.
Her debut picture book, 16 WORDS: WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS AND “THE RED WHEELBARROW,” (Random House/Schwartz & Wade), was featured in The New York Times, received 2 starred reviews, won the Julia Ward Howe Award from the Boston Authors Club & the Susan P. Bloom Discovery Award & was a Crystal Kite finalist.
HOUND WON’T GO, illustrated by Meg Ishihara (Albert Whitman). was inspired by Lisa's stubborn but lovable hound and is a Massachusetts Must-Read.
She's the author of the best-selling ELVIS PRESLEY: A LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK BIOGRAPHY (illus. Luke Flowers) and RONALD REAGAN: A LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK BIOGRAPHY (illus. Catherine Pape), both from Random House Kids.
Her poem is the title poem of the anthology IF I COULD CHOOSE A BEST DAY from acclaimed poets and editors Irene Latham & Charles Waters (Candlewick).
Lisa is co-author of DISCOVER HER ART: WOMEN ARTISTS AND THEIR MASTERPIECES, which looks at the lives and art of 24 women painters (Chicago Review Press).
Lisa holds a BA in English Literature from William & Mary, an MA in English from Boston College, and an MLS from Southern Connecticut State University.
A former newspaper reporter and editor, she grew up on the New Jersey shore, lives near Boston, and has run the Boston Marathon four times.
JOAN MITCHELL PAINTS A SYMPHONY, about the iconic abstract artist, illustrated by Stacy Innerst, received the Eureka! Nonfiction Silver Honor Award from the California Reading Association. In a starred review, Kirkus called the book "Simply marvelous."
WOODY'S WORDS: WOODROW WILSON RAWLS AND 'WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS, illustrated by Susan Reagan, about the life of the author of the classic novel of a boy and his hounds, was called ""A poignant tribute to the power of story" by Kirkus.
BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE MUSIC OF JOHN CAGE, illustrated by Il Sung Na (Random House Kids/Anne Schwartz Books) received 3 starred reviews, the SCBWI Golden Kite Honor Award for Nonfiction Picture Book Text, was named a Julia Ward Howe Award Notable Book by the Boston Authors Club and was a Crystal Kite Finalist.
Her debut picture book, 16 WORDS: WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS AND “THE RED WHEELBARROW,” (Random House/Schwartz & Wade), was featured in The New York Times, received 2 starred reviews, won the Julia Ward Howe Award from the Boston Authors Club & the Susan P. Bloom Discovery Award & was a Crystal Kite finalist.
HOUND WON’T GO, illustrated by Meg Ishihara (Albert Whitman). was inspired by Lisa's stubborn but lovable hound and is a Massachusetts Must-Read.
She's the author of the best-selling ELVIS PRESLEY: A LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK BIOGRAPHY (illus. Luke Flowers) and RONALD REAGAN: A LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK BIOGRAPHY (illus. Catherine Pape), both from Random House Kids.
Her poem is the title poem of the anthology IF I COULD CHOOSE A BEST DAY from acclaimed poets and editors Irene Latham & Charles Waters (Candlewick).
Lisa is co-author of DISCOVER HER ART: WOMEN ARTISTS AND THEIR MASTERPIECES, which looks at the lives and art of 24 women painters (Chicago Review Press).
Lisa holds a BA in English Literature from William & Mary, an MA in English from Boston College, and an MLS from Southern Connecticut State University.
A former newspaper reporter and editor, she grew up on the New Jersey shore, lives near Boston, and has run the Boston Marathon four times.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
October 22, 2024
Covers every major aspect of Elvis Presley's life. The perfect little book for the junior Elvis Presley fan. From the two-room shotgun shack that he was born in; to the Graceland Mansion that he purchased for his family.
September 25, 2024
Being a big Elvis fan, I was excited to find out about the Elvis Little Golden Book. I loved reading about his childhood and how he got his first guitar when he wanted a bike. His mom did the whole world a favor! I visited Graceland and have even been to an Elvis impersonator show so I thought there wasn't much for me to learn, but I DID learn new things by reading this wonderful book by Lisa Rogers. I also loved Luke Flowers gorgeous illustrations!
September 4, 2024
It’s PG considering the times and the amount of drugs he did. It would have bored a kid none the less. It’s got a lot of dates and numbers.
September 19, 2024
What a great Little Golden Book biography! The author picked out the important and interesting details about this fascinating music icon, Elvis Presley. Love it!
December 22, 2024
Thank you to Random House Children’s Books for the gifted copy. This is a great addition to my classroom library.
January 29, 2025
Short & simple quick biography of the great late Elvis.
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews