Speak Now by Taylor Swift

Swift, T. (2010). Speak Now. [CD]. Nashville, TN: Big Machine Records. ASIN: B003WTE886

Summary

  This is a deluxe two CD collection with fourteen songs and eight bonus tracks. This album is Taylor Swift's thirds album. The singer and songwriter wrote the entire album on her own and co produced it with her long time friend and collaborator Nathan Chapman. Included is a beautiful embossed booklet filled with beautiful photographs, lyrics and hand written notes by Taylor Swift. 

Critical Evaluation

  I am a fan by proxy. My 7 year old daughter loves Taylor Swift and we purchased this album on the day it was released. Listeners cannot help but sing along with these catchy tunes and beautiful lyrics. It is hard to believe that she is so young but has been through so much. 

Readers Annotation

  Sing now with the beautiful catchy songs by Taylor Swift.

Performers Information

  Taylor Swift was born December 13, 1989 in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. In the 4th grade she won a national poetry contest with a three page poem entitled, "Monster in My Closet". At the age of 10, a repairman taught her to play the guitar and she fell in love with it. Taylor was often bullied and she wrote songs to help her with her pain. She began performing festivals and fairs and her first major performance was at the Bloomsburg Fair. 

  At the age of 11 she made her first trip to Nashville with hopes of a record deal, but was rejected. She returned at age 15 and was the youngest singer to be signed to Big Machine Records. She has released three albums that have all been Billboard hits. She is also an actress, model, merchandise owner, and writer. 

Genre

  Music - CD

Curriculum Ties

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Booktalking Ideas

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Interest Level

  Young Adult - Adult

Challenge Issues

  n/a, but is there is a challenge, libraries need to refer to their Collection Development policy

Reason for Selection

  I own this CD and my daughter and I have listened to it every day since it was released.