Alvin Ailey
Alvin Ailey

Alvin Ailey

Written by Andrea Pinkney & illustrated by Brian Pinkney
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6 - 9
Reading age
32
Page count
AD880L
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Sep 5, 1995
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      Brian Pinkney

      Brian Pinkney has illustrated numerous acclaimed books for children, including Martin & Mahalia: His Words, Her Song; On the Ball; The Faithful Friend; Duke Ellington; and In the Time of the Drums. His many awards include two Caldecott Honors, a Coretta Scott King Illustration Award, four Coretta Scott King Illustration Honors, and the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award. Brian lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and frequent collaborator, Andrea Davis Pinkney. Visit him at BrianPinkney.net.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780786810772
    Publication Date
    September 5, 1995
    Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    September 1, 1993
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    6 - 9 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    92054865
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    33220009
    Lexile® Level
    AD880L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~U
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~5.7

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