Write On, Irving Berlin!

2019 Sydney Taylor Notable Book for Younger Readers 2018 Eureka! California Reading Association Honor Book Award 2020 New York State Reading Association Charlotte Award Master List Escaping persecution for being Jewish, the Baline family fled Russia and arrived by ship in New York City harbor in September 1893. Little Israel Isidore Baline is only five years old. After arriving at Ellis Island, the first stop for all immigrants, Israel and his family are ready to begin a new life in America. His family settles in the Lower East Side and soon Israel (now nicknamed Izzy) starts school. And while he learns English, he is not a very good student. According to his teachers he daydreams and sings in class. But while these may not be traits that are helpful in the classroom, these are wonderful tools for a budding singer and composer. And by the time that Izzy (now known as Irving) is a young man, he is well on his way to becoming one of the most well-known composers in America. This vivid picture-book biography examines the life of Irving Berlin, the distinguished artist whose songs, including God Bless America, continue to be popular today.

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Published: 05/15/2018
Pages: 32
Weight: 1lbs
Size: 11.10h x 9.10w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781585363803
Age: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 501209 / Write On, Irving Berlin!


Award: Sydney Taylor Book Award - Notable


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2018
School Library Journal 05/01/2018 pg. 116
Publishers Weekly 05/07/2018
Booklist 05/15/2018 pg. 41
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2019 - Recommended, Satisfactory