Like a Rainbow
The Colorful Story of Cyndi Lauper
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- Sortie prévue le 21 avr. 2026
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- 10,99 €
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- 10,99 €
Description de l’éditeur
The vibrant and inspiring story of beloved singer and fierce activist Cyndi Lauper.
Before Cyndi Lauper was the larger-than-life icon we know today, she was a boisterous little girl who had a hard time fitting in. But she knew she had something amazing to share with the world. She just needed to figure out how.
So one day, Cyndi set off to find her own voice, bopping from place to place and trying out all kinds of jobs along the way. Though she faced many challenges and encountered people who didn’t understand her particular shine, she never dimmed her light and always had music in her heart.
Cyndi went on to share her powerful songs with the world and become a passionate advocate for any person who didn’t quite fit in. She let people know it’s okay to be different, and that you should never, ever be afraid to show your true colors!
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The open-minded individualism of singer and songwriter Cyndi Lauper sparkles in Guglielmo and Tourville's openhearted account of the musician's road to stardom. "Cyndi wasn't just different—she was unusual," begins the laudatory text, which establishes the figure as "loud," "creative," and "fearless." But though Lauper embraces opportunities for self-expression, she fails out of classes and leaves home at 17 after "things happened... that made her feel small and scared and silent." Later, art school proves transformative, and a "hostel for runaways" offers additional grounding. Laden with red-hued, italicized lyrics, perky narration describes the subject's struggles and triumphs en route to professional success: "Time after time, Cyndi tried on all kinds of jobs, but they never showed her true colors." Combining textures and pointillist backgrounds, Barrager's inky vignettes have a rainbow-toned pop art vibe that establishes Lauper's fun-loving punk-like aesthetic. Background characters are portrayed with various skin tones. An author's note concludes. Ages 4–8.
