Nina - A Story of Nina Simone

A BIG ISSUE BOOK OF THE YEARLonglisted for the UKLA Book AwardsThis illuminating and defining biography from bestselling author Traci N. Todd, with illustrations from award-winner Christian Robinson, tells the story of Eunice Waymon, who grew up to become Nina Simone - and shares her bold, defiant, and exultant legacy with a new generation. With passion and unparalleled skill, Traci N. Todd and Christian Robinson bring this iconic singer's story to young readers and their families. Meet young Eunice, who sang before she could talk, and journey with her from the piano stool she shared with her father in her childhood home, to the bars and concert halls where she became the one and only Nina Simone. Learn about how Nina's voice started out rich and sweet but grew to a thunderous roar as the Civil Rights Movement gained steam. Witness this artist in all her brilliance, singing in protest against racial inequality and discrimination. With rhythmic prose and masterful images, Nina perfectly demonstrates the relationship between art and activism. An essential addition to every young reader's library.

About the author

When Chicago native Traci N. Todd was born, her father decided her initials should stand for dynamite, just like his. He raised her on Ray Charles and Nina Simone, and her mother read her every good book. Traci grew up to become a children’s book editor and currently lives in Jackson Heights, Queens where she writes, edits, and listens to Ray Charles and Nina Simone, while her partner draws comic books.

Christian Robinson received a Caldecott Honor and a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor for his art in Last Stop on Market Street. He is the author and illustrator of the picture books Another and You Matter, and he has illustrated many more, including Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex’s The Bench, Carmela Full of Wishes, the Gaston and Friends series, School’s First Day of School, and The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade. You can visit Christian at theartoffun.com or on Instagram @theartoffun.

Product details

• Authors: Traci N. Todd, Traci Todd, Traci N. Todd
• Assisted by: Christian Robinson (Illustration), Robinson Christian (Illustration)
• Publisher: Faber Factory Plus GBS
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 5 to 11
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.10.2023
• EAN: 9781914484261
• ISBN: 978-1-914484-26-1
• No. of pages: 48
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Art, music; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Women, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Music / General, People & places (Children's / Teenage), True stories (Children's / Teenage), BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Music, Interest age: from c 5 years, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Music, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Drama and performing, Music: general interest (Children's / Teenage), TOPICAL / Black History