Celia Cruz was a Cuban-American singer who grew up poor but became very successful, creating a new genre that blended jazz and Afro-Caribbean music. She overcame obstacles like having to sit on her cousin's lap on trains and sometimes walking home to become one of the first successful female artists, inspiring many others. Cruz was determined and never gave up on her dream of success in the music industry, bringing pride to others through her music and becoming a role model.

1. Celia Cruz By: Beau Godkin 8th grade 4th hour

2. What is it that makes the life of your subject interesting. Celia Cruz Made a new genre of music A new high energy hybrid of jazz and afro-caribbean music .

3. What is there about Celia Cruz life that is admirable grew up in a poor neighborhood On train had to sit on cousins lap Sometimes had to walk home

4. What is it about Celia Cruz life that made the world a better place She created new music One of the first successful women artists Was a role model to many

5. In what ways was Celia Cruz influenced by the society and in times in which she lived Family pushed her to do better Made it in the music world in 1950s Some did not believe in her

6. What is her personality characteristics that might make her a role model Grew up in poor neighborhood and was still successful. Was determined Never gave up

7. What will you remember about Celia Cruz life She brought herself from the bottom to the top She was one of the first successful woman in the music business Was determined to make it

8. How has Celia Cruz added to the growth and well being of others Was a role model to others Made more women want to be in the music business Made many people proud

9. How has Celia Cruz opened your mind to respecting, understanding, and appreciating the various cultures of the world Made me think nothing is impossible You need to work for your goal Gave me respect for Cuban music

10. What have I learned I have learned that Celia Cruz is a respectful and kind person. Her music was new and is very much liked. She worked for her success and in the end she made it. From a poor Cuban city to the music world. I am very happy I was able to do this project on her.