Anneographies http://www.annebustard.com/anneographies Anne Bustard Thu, 17 May 2012 14:41:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 May 17 Birthday: Erik Satie http://www.annebustard.com/anneographies/2012/05/may-17-birthday-erik-satie-3/ http://www.annebustard.com/anneographies/2012/05/may-17-birthday-erik-satie-3/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 14:41:53 +0000 Anne http://www.annebustard.com/anneographies/?p=5489 Erik Satie, musician

May 17, 1866-July 1, 1925

Strange Mr. Satie by M.T. Anderson, illustrated by Petra Mathers (Viking, 2003)

The eccentric French composer’s life and music is examined in this picture book biography about him.

A photo and biography of Satie can be seen here.

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Joe Louis, boxer

May 13, 1914-April 12, 1981

A Nation’s Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis by Matt de la Pena, illustrated by Kadir Nelson (Dial, 2011)

An iconic fight between American heavyweight boxer Joe Louis and German Max Schmeling on the eve of WWII drew Americans together and came to symbolize the war. This is a stirring story of hope.

The Official Web Site of Joe Louis gives visitors photos, quotes, fast facts and a biography.

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May 13, 1941-February 3, 1959

Shake, Rattle & Roll: The Founders of Rock & Roll by Holly George-Warren, illustrated by Laura Levine (Houghton Mifflin, 2001)

Valens was the California music sensation and singer of Donna and La Bamba. He was the first Mexican-American rock and roll star. Unfortunately he died in a small plane crash along with Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper.

Go to the Ritchie Valens Official Web Site for information on his life, his music and his family.

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