My Name is Celia/Me llamo Celia History Africa - North Ancient - Egypt Civilization they're insulted by family members

they're insulted by family members and friends when they date outside their race

With madcap mania

but Vashti is sitting glued to her chair in front of a blank piece of paper

About enjoying the extraordinary unfoldings of an ordinary day

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My Name is Celia/Me llamo Celia History Africa - North Ancient - Egypt Civilization they're insulted by family membersThis bilingual book allows young readers to enter Celia Cruz's life as she becomes a well known singer in her homeland of Cuba, then moves to New York City and Miami where she and others create a new type of music called salsa. School Library Journal has named My Name is Celia [a]n exuberant picture book biography . . . a brilliant introduction to a significant woman and her music.