Jazz

By Walter Dean Myers, Christopher Myers (Illustrator)

Experience the rhythm and history of jazz through vibrant poetry and art.

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48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into the vibrant world of jazz with a collection of fifteen rhythmic poems that capture the essence of this dynamic musical style. From the lively streets of New Orleans to the energetic beats of bebop, each poem is paired with bold illustrations that bring the music to life. This journey through jazz's evolution is both a celebration and an education, complete with a timeline and glossary to deepen your understanding. Perfect for young readers, this book invites you to feel the syncopation and explore the rich history of jazz music.

From the publisher

There’s a crazy syncopation /and it’s tearing through the nation / and it’s bringing sweet elation / to every single tune./ It’s Jazz One of TIME’s 100 Best Children’s Books of All Time 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. Created by a celebrated father-son team, Jazz is a Coretta Scott King Honor Book and a Kirkus Best Children’s Books Editor’s Choice. 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. Coretta Scott King Award Honor for illustrationALA Notable Children’s BookLee Bennett Hopkins Poetry AwardPublishers Weekly’s 100 Best Books of the YearKirkus Reviews Editor’s ChoiceBooklist Editor’s ChoiceBooklist Top Ten in Black HistoryBook Link’s Best New Books for the ClassroomGolden Kite Award: Picture Book Text