The 5 O'Clock Band
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Publisher Summary
In this companion to the Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning Trombone Shorty, join a scrappy young musician named Shorty on a tour of his beloved New Orleans. After letting his band down by missing rehearsal, Shorty has some serious questions about what it means to be a leader. He hits the streets of New Orleans to find some answers and soak up inspiration. Along the way he’ll meet street musicians, a favorite restaurant owner, and the famous Mardi Gras Indians. Each has some NOLA-bred wisdom to share with Shorty about being an artist, a leader, and a friend. In The 5 O’Clock Band, Troy Andrews has crafted another unforgettable love letter to New Orleans illustrated by the incomparable Bryan Collier.
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Who Wrote The 5 O'Clock Band
Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews is a Grammy-nominated and Heinz Award–winning musician who leads his band Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. He lives in New Orleans.
Who Illustrated The 5 O'Clock Band
Bryan Collier has received four Caldecott Honors and six Coretta Scott King Awards. He lives with his wife and children in Marlboro, New York.
What Has Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews Said About This Book
What Has Bryan Collier Said About This Book
Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews's Book Dedication
To the City of New Orleans on her 300th birthday - thank you for all the people, songs, and traditions you have given me. Their inspiration is with me everywhere I go.
Bryan Collier's Book Dedication
To all the citizens of this world, with the hope that we slow down and recognize the inspriation all around us.
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Book Details
- ISBN:
- 9781419728365
- Publication Date:
- June 19, 2018
- Illustration Details:
- The illustrations in this book were made with pen and ink, watercolor, and collage on 300-pound cold press paper.
- Library of Congress Number (LCCN):
- 2017043774
- WorldCat Number (OCLC):
- 1000582995
- ASIN/ISBN 10:
- 1419728369
- Lexile® Level:
- AD830L
- ATOS® Book Level:
- 4.5
- Accelerated Reader® Points:
- 0.5
- Accelerated Reader Quiz:
- 501264
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level:
- LG