Irving Berlin: The Immigrant Boy Who Made America Sing

Irving Berlin came to the United States as a refugee from Tsarist Russia, escaping a pogrom that destroyed his village. Growing up on the streets of the lower East Side, the rhythms of jazz and blues inspired his own song-writing career. Starting with his first big hit, Alexander's Ragtime Band, Berlin created the soundtrack for American life with his catchy tunes and irresistible lyrics. With God Bless America, he sang his thanks to the country which had given him a home and a chance to express his creative vision.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Creston Books
Published: 05/01/2018
ISBN: 9781939547446
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.20h x 11.20w x 0.50d
Award: Sydney Taylor Book Award - Notable

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2018
School Library Journal 04/01/2018 pg. 141
Foreword 04/26/2018
Publishers Weekly 05/07/2018
Booklist 05/15/2018 pg. 41