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Summary: Presents the life of one of the bestselling artists of all time, from her start singing in front of her father's Baptist congregation to being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2018
Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 FRAWeatherford, Carole Boston
Summary: "Aretha Franklin was born to sing. The daughter of a pastor and a gospel singer, her musical talent was clear from her earliest days in her father's Detroit church. Aretha sang with a soaring voice that spanned more than three octaves. Her incredible talent and string of hit songs earned her the title "the Queen of Soul." This Queen was a multi-Grammy winner and the first female inductee to the...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2020
Copies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 FRACopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 FRACopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB FRANKLIN WEASummary: An Emmy-winning anthology series that dramatizes the fascinating stories of the world's most brilliant innovators, exploring their extraordinary achievements along with their volatile, passionate and complex personal relationships. The third season will explore Aretha Franklin's musical genius and incomparable career, as well as the immeasurable impact and lasting influence she has had on music...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV GENEtinde-Crompton, Charlotte
Summary: "Celebrates the life of the soul musician and singer, detailing the many personal and professional challenges that she overcame throughout her career." --
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
Copies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Blk Hist Art Etinde-CromptonSummary: Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom, 'Respect' is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Universal 2021
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3 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA RESCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD MOVIE RESCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD RESCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD RESCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD RESHarris, Duchess.
Summary: Aretha Franklin was a legendary singer and activist. Her music helped shape the civil rights movement and inspired many people. Aretha Franklin: Legendary Singer explores her life and legacy. Includes infographics and glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2020
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB FRANKLIN HARRitz, David.
Summary: Aretha Franklin began life as the golden daughter of a progressive and promiscuous Baptist preacher. Raised without her mother, she was a gospel prodigy who gave birth to two sons in her teens and left them and her native Detroit for New York, where she struggled to find her true voice. She found fame, fortune, and that remarkable voice in 1967 with "Respect" and a rapid-fire string of hits....
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 FRANKLIN, ARETHA RITSolomon, Linda
Summary: Reflections on the life of Aretha Franklin captured in exclusive photographs by her friend, photojournalist Linda Solomon.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 0000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 FRANKLIN, ARETHA SOLAbdurraqib, Hanif
Summary: "An empowering picture book biography of Aretha Franklin and her role in civil rights, perfect for Women's History Month and Black History Month"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 FRASummary: This dynamic and hip collective biography presents 44 of America's greatest movers and shakers, from Frederick Douglass to Aretha Franklin to Barack Obama.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Dreamscape Media, LLC 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD 920 FIEFranklin, Aretha.
Contents: Respect / Otis Redding -- Drown in my own tears / Henry Glover -- I never loved a man (the way I love you) / Ronny Shannon -- Soul serenade / Curtis Ousley, Luther Dixon -- Don't let me lose this dream / Aretha Franklin, Ted White -- Baby, baby, baby / Aretha Franklin, Carolyn Franklin -- Dr. Feelgood (Love is a serious business) / Aretha Franklin, Ted White -- Good times / Sam Cooke -- Do...
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Atlantic 1995
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD RHYTHM AND BLUES FrankScritti Politti (Musical group)
Contents: The word girl (flesh and blood) -- Small talk -- Absolute -- A little knowledge -- Don't work that hard -- Perfect way -- Lover to fall -- Wood beez (Pray like Aretha Franklin) -- Hypnotize -- Flesh & blood -- Absolute [Version] -- Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin) [Version] -- Hypnotize [Version].
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Bros. Records 2011
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD POP/ROCK SCRTinari, Leah
Summary: Profiles twenty-four women in American history who inspired, influenced, and impacted history, culture, and society, including Shirley Muldowney, Aretha Franklin, Shirley Chisholm, and Annie Oakley.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin 2018