Biography & Memoir Audiobooks

BAD BUNNY: Frustraciones y Éxitos

“Bad Bunny” está de moda, ha llegado a la cima de la fama con la intención de no bajar nunca. Y es que en muy poco tiempo se ha convertido en una figura mítica de la música. Todo esto no ha sido casualidad ya que Benito mejor conocido como “el conejo malvado o malo” ha presentado al público una mezcla de creatividad y de irreverencia, rompiendo roles de genero e impactando con un estilo muy colorido. El talento de “Bad Bunny” comenzó a mostrarse desde muy temprano en su vida; una de las curiosidades interesante fue su interés por la música, fue notado por primera vez por su madre, dedicada a las labores de la iglesia. Desde muy joven comenzó a lanzar su música como artista independiente en plataformas digitales. Su carrera y sus canciones son conocidas actualmente por millones de personas alrededor del mundo, ya sea que amen su música o la odien. ha tenido una vida tranquila y reservada, hoy vas a conocer algunos datos curiosos de su vida de los cuales posiblemente solo sus seguidores más cercanos los conocen. Él es de los pocos artistas en la historia que ha paralizado la ciudad de nueva york para hacer un concierto rodante por las calles de la «Gran Manzana». Este cantautor, es un ser humano igual que todos, y aunque no se sabe mucho de su vida personal, nos dimos a la tarea de investigarlo y dar a conocer algunas cosas que quizás te gustaría saber del “conejo malvado”. En este libro digital/audiolibro no se pretende chismorrear ni sacar noticias o rumores falsos o mal intencionados de Benito, más bien se trata de resaltar lo positivo de su carrera y como ha llegado a influir en sus seguidores a través de su música. Conocerás su infancia, sus aventuras amorosas, su familia, lo que le molesta de la farándula, sabrás porque ha conseguido fama en tan poco tiempo, sus logros, sus frustraciones, su futuro y mucho, mucho más. Así que comencemos.

Ruby Y Raymundo Ramirez (Author), Sofía López (Narrator)

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Bad News for Outlaws

Vaunda Micheaux Nelson received the Coretta Scott King Award for her children's book Almost to Freedom. Here she relays the extraordinary story of Bass Reeves, a lawman in the Old West who escaped slavery to become one of the most successful U.S. Marshals in history. 'Here, children can saddle up with a genuine Western hero in a narrative that hits the bull's-eye.''Kirkus Reviews

Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, Vaunda Nelson (Author), Kevin Free, Kevin R. Free (Narrator)

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Ballet for Martha

In 1944 the modern American ballet Appalachian Spring premiered at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The collaborators behind the performance anxiously awaited the critical response to their artistic achievement: would the world understand what they had done? In Ballet for Martha, the journey to this stage and the success shared among choreographer Martha Graham, composer Aaron Copland and artist Isamu Noguchi is expressively captured by acclaimed children's book authors Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan. Together they tell the exceptional story of the collaborative efforts behind the creation of Appalachian Spring. Martha Graham, famous American dancer and pioneering choreographer, ignited the process with her innovative dance routines and desire to create a ballet that would represent America. With Martha's spirit and choreography in mind, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Aaron Copland built upon the melodies of an old Shaker hymn to create the original score. He titled it simply Ballet for Martha. Upon Martha's request, artist Isamu Noguchi created the stage design for the ballet, using a simple and angular style that reflected the movements of Martha's choreography. This story, first chronicled in the award-winning book, is now brought to life in an original audiobook production by Brilliance Audio. Acclaimed actress Sarah Jessica Parker captures the voices and emotions of Martha Graham, Aaron Copland, and Isamu Noguchi as they work together to produce the dance, score, and set of this beloved American ballet. Accompanying the narration is a full performance by the Seattle Symphony of the very score which fueled and inspired the ballet. Listeners will be delighted by the layered collaborations brought together in this audio production. From the three trail-blazing artists who labored to capture America through lyrical movement, lilting melody, and avant-garde design, to the literary, vocal, and orchestral talents of today, Ballet for Martha is a beautiful, musical journey for listeners of all ages.

Jan Greenberg, Sandra Jordan (Author), Sara Paretsky, Sarah Jessica Parker, Seattle Symphony, The Seattle Symphony Conducted By Gerard Schwarz (Narrator)

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Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade

"Everyone's a New Yorker on Thanksgiving Day, when young and old rise early to see what giant new balloons will fill the skies for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Who first invented these ""upside-down puppets"? Meet Tony Sarg, puppeteer extraordinaire! In brilliant collage illustrations, the award-winning artist Melissa Sweet tells the story of the puppeteer Tony Sarg, capturing his genius, his dedication, his zest for play, and his long-lasting gift to America--the inspired helium balloons that would become the trademark of Macy's Parade.

Melissa Sweet (Author), John McDonough (Narrator)

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Barack Obama

Ever since Barack Obama was young, Hope has lived inside him. From the beaches of Hawaii to the streets of Chicago, from the jungles of Indonesia to the plains of Kenya, he has held on to Hope. Even as a boy, Barack knew he wasn't quite like anybody else, but through his journeys he found the ability to listen to Hope and become what he was meant to be: a bridge to bring people together. This is the moving story of an exceptional man, as told by Nikki Grimes and illustrated by Bryan Collier, both winners of the Coretta Scott King Award. Barack Obama has motivated Americans to believe with him, to believe that every one of us has the power to change ourselves and change our world.

Nikki Grimes (Author), Nikki Grimes (Narrator)

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Barack Obama

Barack Obama is known by many as the first Black president of the United States. But readers might not know that President Obama likes to collect comic books and play basketball! In this title, young readers are introduced to Barack Obama’s life and presidency through leveled text and high-quality images. Special features include a map, a timeline, and a thought-provoking question.

Rebecca Pettiford (Author), Dana Fleming (Narrator)

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Barack Obama: 44th U.S. President

This title examines the remarkable life of Barack Obama. Readers will learn about his childhood, education, community organizer work, and law career. Obama’s entry into politics is discussed in detail, including his rise from state senator to the first African-American president of the United States. Obama’s family life and societal contributions are also covered. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Lives is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Grades 6-9.

Tom Robinson (Author), Christopher Hopkins Ward (Narrator)

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Barack Obama: President of the United States

On November 4, 2008, Americans elected their 44th president named Barack Obama. He was the first African American to be elected president of the United States. This represented a significant change in America. He lives in the White House with his wife Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha and their dog Bo. President Obama has a unique life story. Obama's experience as a multi-racial American helps him relate to many people. Obama worked hard in school to get a good education. He became a community organizer, a lawyer, a university professor, and a senator before being elected as president. When Obama became president, there were many challenges in America. The economy was in a crisis and the nation was in the middle of two wars. President Obama is currently working hard to unite Americans to find solutions to these challenges.

Blaine Conklin (Author), Teacher Created Materials (Narrator)

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Barbed Wire Baseball

Barbed Wire Baseball tells the awe-inspiring tale of Kenichi “Zeni” Zenimura, who never gave up hope or let go of a dream. As a young boy in Hawaii, Zeni knew that he wanted to be a baseball player, even though most people thought he was too small to play. As he grew older, his parents suggested other careers for him, like medicine or law. But Zeni kept playing baseball and grew up to be a successful player and manager, eventually playing in games with baseball legends Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. But after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, Zeni, his wife, and their two sons, along with more than 100,000 other American citizens of Japanese descent, were sent to internment camps in the American Midwest and West. They were imprisoned not for any wrongdoing but simply because of their ancestry. At the Gila River War Relocation Center in Arizona, Zeni did not allow his situation to overcome him. Instead, with his sons and friends, he built a baseball field that gave all the imprisoned a sense of pride and hope for the future. The life of Kenichi Zenimura, who was later named the father of Japanese American baseball, offers an inspiring true story from a little discussed segment of American history.

Marissa Moss (Author), Brian Nishii (Narrator)

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Basketball: Which Position Should You Play?: The Positions of 'Positionless' Basketball and Where Yo

Using Which Position Should I Play?, you will know:  Best utilize your skills to help a team Play your ideal position Describe your game to an interested coach or scout Contribute consistently to a team In basketball, unlike hockey, soccer, and baseball, any player can do anything. Score in the post. Dribble. Shoot the ball. Guard whomever has the ball on the opposition. Unlike a soccer midfielder, who cannot use his hands like the goalie, or a baseball shortstop, who can't throw pitches to the batter, a basketball player, as long as he is on the court, can perform any function the game requires. Anyone can move to any spot on the floor, and the same rules apply to every player regardless of size or designated position (if any).  To this idea, basketball is and has always been "positionless," but it is still useful to have a general idea of what your game is. The better you know your own game, the more easily you fit into a role on a team. The better you know your own game, the better you can sell yourself to a coach or general manager who's looking to fill his roster. The better you know your own game, the more easily you can look at a game situation, see what is needed, and contribute.  Even at the professional level, some coaches still want more structure: They will designate positions for players and sometimes define (or confine) players' roles based on those positions. This helps the coach maintain order and helps a coach hold players accountable for certain jobs on the court. It's not right nor wrong: On a basketball team, a coach is the boss, and the boss makes the rules.  You want to know which skills to develop next, and you want that skill to seamlessly blend with your other skills. Plus, you may be a member of one of these more structured teams now or in the future. 

Dre Baldwin (Author), Dre Baldwin (Narrator)

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Because Claudette

From NYT bestselling author Tracey Baptiste comes a singular picture book, adapted for audio, that is both a biography about Claudette Colvin, the teen whose activism launched the Montgomery bus boycott, and a celebration of collective action. When fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin boarded a segregated bus on March 2, 1955, she had no idea she was about to make history. At school she was learning about abolitionists like Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth, which helped inspire her decision to refuse to give up her seat to a white woman, which led to her arrest, which began a crucial chain of events: Rosa Park's sit-in nine months later, the organization of the Montgomery bus boycott by activists like Professor Jo Ann Robinson and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the Supreme Court decision that Alabama's bus segregation was unconstitutional-a major triumph for the civil rights movement. Because of Claudette's brave stand against injustice, history was transformed. Now it's time for young readers to learn about this living legend, her pivotal role in the civil rights movement, and the power of one person reaching out to another in the fight for change.

Tracey Baptiste (Author), Joniece Abbott-Pratt (Narrator)

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Because of You, John Lewis

Ten-year-old Tybre Faw is obsessed with history and the civil rights movement, and he devours every book he can find on the subject. When he learns of Congressman John Lewis's harrowing and heroic march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in the fight for the right to vote, Tybre is determined to meet him. Tybre's two grandmothers take him on the seven-hour drive to Selma. And as the two meet and become fast friends, Tybre joins Lewis for the annual walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge! When John Lewis is laid to rest, Tybre is invited to read Lewis's favorite poem, ""Invictus,"" at the funeral service. Pinkney weaves this story of a boy with a dream--with the story of a true-life hero (who himself was inspired by Martin Luther King when he was a boy). Both John Lewis and Martin Luther King, Jr. have left indelible marks on future generations. Will Tybre be next to carry the mantle?

Andrea Davis Pinkney (Author), Ron Butler (Narrator)

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