Showing 1–10 of 10 titles
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¡Mambo Mucho Mambo! The Dance that Crossed Color Lines
By exploring the history of mambo and Latin Jazz, this book demonstrates the power of music and dance to transcend racial and cultural barriers. Simultaneously published in Spanish and English.
- Nonfiction, History, Arts, Performing Arts
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781536206081
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Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln
This picturebook biography follows young Venezuelan musician, Teresa Carreño, from her homeland to New York, famous concert halls, and a White House performance for President Lincoln. -
Esquivel!: Space-Age Sound Artist
Duncan Tonatiuh creates a sense of sound and movement through energetic, textured collage illustrations that celebrate the life of innovative Mexican musician and composer Juan García Esquivel. Incorporating funky fonts and far-out fashions, Tonatiuh's unique artistic style harkens back to indigenous codex art and lends cultural authenticity to this pulsating picture-book biography. -
King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin
This picture-book biography follows the life of Scott Joplin, an African American musician and composer who popularized the style known as ragtime.
- Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781534410367
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Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion
This picture book biography tells the true story of Evelyn Glennie, a deaf girl, who creates incredible music and becomes the world's first full-time solo percussionist.
- Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593109694
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My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle's Journey to Alvin Ailey
Once Robert Battle's leg braces were off, nothing could keep him from flying. With determination and love of dance, he became the artistic director of the renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.- Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781481422215
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Nina: A Story of Nina Simone
A well-rounded biography of Nina Simone, whose music was influenced by her civil rights activism.
- Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781524737283
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Swan: The Life and Dance of Anna Pavlova
Elegant illustrations and poetic text tell the story of Anna Pavlova, an accomplished ballerina who shared the beauty and joy of dance with the entire world.- Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781452118901
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Trombone Shorty
In this autobiography, Trombone Shorty reminisces about his early life in the jazz music scene of his beloved hometown of New Orleans. -
When Angels Sing: The Story of Rock Legend Carlos Santana
Bold, folk art–style illustrations and exhilarating language come together to convey the life of groundbreaking musician Carlos Santana.