Texting with Aretha Franklin

Alex, a curious child, gets to do just that Alex texts with the soul singer Aretha Franklin and learns about a woman who is celebrated on International Women's Day. Aretha is more than just her song "Respect," but through texting with her, Alex discovers how much respect Aretha Franklin deserves. It's a biography for kids that uses modern day texting bubbles children understand and enjoy

This paperback book includes:

• The biography of Aretha Franklin
• A discussion of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s
• Lessons in how to choose a career you're passionate about
• Encouraging words about being true to yourself no matter what people tell you
  
• Fun workbook activities to help young readers interact with what they learned
• Coloring pages of inspirational Aretha Franklin quotes
  
• 3 free books (just go to the website inside the book )