Hello, friends! Our book today is Miguel And The Grand Harmony, written by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Ana Ramírez, a gorgeous tie-in to the Oscar-nominated film Coco. Told from the point of view La Música (presented in the form of a delicate golden sprite), the reader follows the spirit of music through … Continue reading Miguel And The Grand Harmony (Matt de la Peña)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Ella, Queen Of Jazz by Helen Hancocks, the true story of Ella Fitzgerald breaking the color barrier at the Mocambo Club with the help of a famous friend. In the 1950’s, there was no better blues and jazz singer than Ella Fitzgerald. But there was terrible prejudice in the … Continue reading Ella, Queen Of Jazz (Helen Hancocks)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Trombone Shorty, an autobiographical picture book written by Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews and illustrated by Bryan Collier, a fun and fascinating tale that celebrates music and the people who love it. “Where Y’at?” That’s how people in New Orleans greet each other, a town as friendly and musical as … Continue reading Trombone Shorty (Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews)
Hello, friends! Today’s book is So You Want To Be A Rock Star, written by Audrey Vernick and illustrated by Kirstie Edmunds, a guidebook for young rock gods and goddesses in the making. So, you want to be a rock star? You’ll need a few tips and pointers, but this book has you covered. For … Continue reading So You Want To Be A Rock Star (Audrey Vernick)
Hello, friends! Sorry we missed our review yesterday, but we’re back today with The Music In George’s Head: George Gershwin Creates Rhapsody In Blue, written by Suzanne Slade and illustrated by Stacy Innerst, a magnificent look at the composer’s inspiration for the celebrated concerto. Even as a boy, George Gershwin heard and felt music all … Continue reading The Music In George’s Head: George Gershwin Creates Rhapsody In Blue (Suzanne Slade)
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