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Satchmo’s Blues by Alan Schroeder Imagine living in New Orleans during the times of Louis Armstrong. The vibrant, swinging world of New Orleans jazz seems to bounce off the pages in this tribute to an extraordinary young man. |
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Bud, Not
Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis Ten-year-old Bud Caldwell has the courage to run away from a foster home to begin an unforgettable journey in search of his father. His only clues are old flyers left by his now-deceased mother that point to a legendary jazz bandleader. Find out if Bud finds his father! |
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Soul
Looks Back In Wonder Edited by Maya Angelou Illustrated by Tom Feelings Do you like poems? Well, these poems are the voices of 13 African-American poets who convey the themes of strength and beauty of the African American experience. |
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Duke
Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra by Andrea Davis Pinkney Illustrated by Brian Pinkney The “Duke” was "smooth-talkin' and slick-steppin'”. A great introduction for kids to experience jazz and understand the huge influence Duke Ellington had on popular music. |
