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2006 picture book by Walter Dean Myers
Jazz
AuthorWalter Dean Myers
IllustratorChristopher Myers
LanguageEnglish
Genrepicture book
Published2006 (A Holiday House Book)
Publication placeUnited States
AwardsCoretta Scott King Award honor book for illustrator
ISBN0-8234-1545-7

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." 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."

Jazz was named a Coretta Scott King Award honor book for illustration.

References

  1. "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.
  2. "JAZZ by Walter Dean Myers , Christopher Myers, Kirkus Reviews". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  3. "Coretta Scott King Book Awards - All Recipients, 1970-Present". American Library Association. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
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