Jazz (picture book)
ISBN 0-8234-1545-7 | | |
Jazz is a 2006 picture book by Walter Dean Myers, illustrated by Christopher Myers. The picture book is a collection of illustrations and rhyming text celebrating the roots of Jazz music.
Synopsis
Jazz is a collection of poetry and illustrations that interprets the styles and roots of Jazz music including Ragtime, Swing, Bebop, and fusion.
Reception
Publishers Weekly called the book a "mesmerizing verbal and visual riff on a uniquely American art form."[1] Kirkus Reviews praises this book that "stands as a welcome addition to the literature of jazz: In a genre all too often done poorly for children, it stands out as one of the few excellent treatments."[2]
Jazz was named a Coretta Scott King Award honor book for illustration.[3]
References
- ^ "Children's Book Review: Jazz by Walter Dean Myers, Author, Christopher A. Myers, Illustrator , illus. by Christopher Myers. Holiday $18.95 (44p) ISBN 978-0-8234-1545-8". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ^ "JAZZ by Walter Dean Myers , Christopher Myers, Kirkus Reviews". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ^ "Coretta Scott King Book Awards - All Recipients, 1970-Present". American Library Association. Retrieved 2019-02-05.