Jazz

Name: Jazz
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ISBN: 9780823421732

By: Walter Dean Myers

Illustrated By: Christopher Myers

Holiday House / 2008 / Paperback

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Fifteen poems, infused with the rhythm and wordplay of jazz music, are paired with bold, stylized illustrations of performers and dancers to convey the history and breadth of this unique musical style. From bebop to New Orleans, from ragtime to boogie, and every style in between, Jazz takes readers on a musical journey from jazz's beginnings to the present day. In addition to its colorful and lyrical celebration, the book includes a brief introductory essay about the history and form of jazz, as well as a timeline and glossary of jazz terms. 48 pages, softcover. Ages 8 and up.

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Title: Jazz
By: Walter Dean Myers
Illustrated By: Christopher Myers
Format: Paperback
Vendor: Holiday House
Publication Date: 2008

Weight: 2 pounds
ISBN: 0823421732
ISBN-13: 9780823421732
Ages: 8-12
Stock No: WW421732

Author Bio

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Walter Dean Myers (1937 - 2014) was born in Martinsburg, West Virginia. He was one of the premier authors of books for children, and received numerous awards including the Michael L. Printz award and the Coretta Scott King Award.

Christopher Myers is a writer and fine artist, but he is best known for his award-winning picture books, such as the Caldecott and Coretta Scott King honor book Harlem, written by his father, and his own Black Cat, which also received a Coretta Scott King Honor Award. He lives and works in New York City.

Editorial Reviews

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★ "A welcome addition to the literature of jazz."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

★ "[A] mesmerizing verbal and visual riff on a uniquely American art form." —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

★ "An absolutely airtight melding of words and pictures that is perfectly accessible to a younger audience." —Booklist, Starred Review

"Readers will find music coming irresistibly into their heads." —The Horn Book