Don't Explain: A Song of Billie Holiday

by Alexis De Veaux

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Presents a prose poem recounting the life of the American jazz singer affectionately known as Lady Day.

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Alexis De Veaux

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CCBC Choices (Poetry – 1980)

Coretta Scott King Award (Honor – Author – 1981)

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YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults (Selection – 1980)

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People/Characters: Billie Holiday

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Genres: Teen, Poetry, Tween
DDC/MDS: 784.5 — Arts & recreation Music Instrumental Music [formerly: Popular music]
LCC: ML3930 .H64 .D5 — Music Literature on music Literature on music Literature for children

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Languages: English
Media: Paper
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Don't Explain: A Song of Billie Holiday

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