Theme: jazz

Jazz Age Josephine

By Book Importer | Published: February 16, 2012

Singer, dancer, actress, and independent dame, Josephine Baker felt life was a performance. She lived by her own rules and helped to shake up the status quo with wild costumes and a you-can’t-tell-me-no attitude that made her famous. She even had a pet leopard in Paris! From bestselling children’s biographer Jonah Winter and two-time Caldecott [...]

Descriptors: Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9), Rhymes/songs » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Django: World’s Greatest Jazz Guitarist

By Book Importer | Published: November 7, 2011

Born into a travelling gypsy family, young Django Reinhardt taught himself guitar at an early age. He was soon acclaimed as the “Gypsy Genius” and “Prodigy Boy,” but one day his world changed completely when a fire claimed the use of his fretting hand. Folks said Django would never play again, but with passion and [...]

Descriptors: Biography, Europe, France, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

The Django

By Book Importer | Published: May 28, 2010

Jean longs to play the banjo, but the Django keeps on messing things up! So Jean sends the Django away, but wonders if he has lost his most precious inspiration.In this fictional story inspired by the famous jazz musician Jean “Django” Reinhardt, a young boy named Jean meets a special character called the Django. He’s [...]

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Ruby Sings the Blues

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Ruby’s voice is so loud, it’s driving everyone crazy! Then Ruby’s jazz-playing neighbors come up with a plan to help her control her volume. Ruby finally learns to sing to her heart’s content without everyone needing earplugs!

Descriptors: Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), South Africa » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment