Random House New Releases - Juvenile Nonfiction - Music

Legends, Icons & Rebels by Jared Levine

2013-10-08T00:30:00-05:00

Legends, Icons & Rebels Music that Changed the World
Written by Robbie Robertson, Jim Guerinot, Sebastian Robertson and Jared Levine

Package, 128 pages | Tundra Books | Music - History & Criticism; Juvenile Nonfiction - Music - History; Biography & Autobiography - Composers & Musicians | $25.95 | 978-1-77049-571-5 (1-77049-571-1)

Part memoir, part tribute, and all great storytelling ...

Music industry veterans Robbie Robertson, Jim Guerinot, Jared Levine, and Sebastian Robertson invite young readers to share with them in celebrating twenty-seven musical legends. Short profiles chronicle personal stories and achievements of extraordinarily talented artists whose innovations changed the landscape of music for generations to come. Carefully compiled like any great playlist, the line-up features originators, rebels, and risk-takers across diverse genres. From Ray Charles to Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry to Bob Dylan, Robertson shares anecdotes about these artists and the influence they had on his own musical journey. Always respectful of their reader, the writers never shy away from speaking about the difficult challenges these recording artists faced and the very human foibles that sometimes led to their tragic end. Most of all, it's the authors' passion and insights into these personal stories of creativity and collaboration -- and the power of music to shine a light on injustice and foster change -- that will fascinate, enlighten, and inspire music fans of all ages.

Handel, Who Knew What He Liked: Candlewick Biographies by Kevin Hawkes

2013-09-10T00:30:00-05:00

Handel, Who Knew What He Liked: Candlewick Biographies
Written by M.T. Anderson
Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

Trade Paperback, 48 pages | Candlewick | Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Music; Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Europe; Juvenile Nonfiction - Music - Classical | $4.99 | 978-0-7636-6600-2 (0-7636-6600-9)

A droll biography reveals the high notes—and the low notes—in the life of the world’s foremost composer of Baroque music.

This is not your usual picture book biography. Nor was George Frideric Handel your everyday eighteenth-century composer. This witty and yet rigorously researched and accessible biography captures Handel’s essential spirit—from a child who smuggled a clavichord into the attic to play music against his father’s orders to a young man who imported forty-five pounds of mountain snow to chill wine for a gala—as well as his remarkable, enduring musical triumphs. But M. T. Anderson also shows Handel’s struggles and chronicles the illness, ill fortune, and despair that led to his greatest achievement, the Messiah. With impeccable detail and a wink at the reader, Kevin Hawkes illustrates the singular story of Handel and the music through which he lives on.

Handel, Who Knew What He Liked: Candlewick Biographies by Kevin Hawkes

2013-09-10T00:30:00-05:00

Handel, Who Knew What He Liked: Candlewick Biographies
Written by M.T. Anderson
Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

Hardcover, 48 pages | Candlewick | Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Music; Juvenile Nonfiction - Music - Classical; Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Europe | $14.99 | 978-0-7636-6599-9 (0-7636-6599-1)

World History Biographies: Mozart by Julian Rushton

2013-07-09T00:30:00-05:00

World History Biographies: Mozart The Boy Who Changed the World With His Music
Written by Marcus Weeks
Contribution by Julian Rushton

Trade Paperback, 64 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Music; Juvenile Nonfiction - Music - Classical; Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Historical | $7.99 | 978-1-4263-1451-3 (1-4263-1451-5)

At 5 years old, he composed a minuet. By six, he was performing for royalty. The compelling story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a timeless tale of musical genius, its rewards, and its pitfalls.

Author and musician Marcus Weeks takes us around Mozart's world—from the Royal courts of 18th century Europe to the opera houses and balls where Mozart enjoyed triumph and fame. We meet the kings and queens of the age, learn of the young Mozart's favorite games, see the clothes he wore, and the new musical instruments of the time. The lively text also gives readers an appreciation of Mozart's vast legacy of immortal music.

Harlem's Little Blackbird by Christian Robinson

2012-10-23T00:30:00-05:00

Harlem's Little Blackbird
Written by Renee Watson
Illustrated by Christian Robinson

Hardcover, 40 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Music; Juvenile Nonfiction - Music - Jazz; Juvenile Nonfiction - Ethnic - African-American | $17.99 | 978-0-375-86973-0 (0-375-86973-5)

Zora and Langston. Billie and Bessie. Eubie and Duke. If the Harlem Renaissance had a court, they were its kings and queens. But there were other, lesser known individuals whose contributions were just as impactful, such as Florence Mills. Born to parents who were former-slaves Florence knew early on that she loved to sing. And that people really responded to her sweet, bird-like voice. Her dancing and singing catapulted her all the way to the stages of 1920s Broadway where she inspired songs and even entire plays! Yet with all this success, she knew firsthand how bigotry shaped her world. And when she was offered the role of a lifetime from Ziegfeld himself, she chose to support all-black musicals instead.

Fans of When Marian Sang and Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa will jump at the chance to discover another talented performer whose voice transcended and transformed the circumstances society placed on her.

Harlem's Little Blackbird by Christian Robinson

2012-10-23T00:30:00-05:00

Harlem's Little Blackbird
Written by Renee Watson
Illustrated by Christian Robinson

eBook, 40 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Music; Juvenile Nonfiction - Music - Jazz; Juvenile Nonfiction - Ethnic - African-American | $10.99 | 978-0-375-98537-9 (0-375-98537-9)

Harlem's Little Blackbird by Christian Robinson

2012-10-23T00:30:00-05:00

Harlem's Little Blackbird
Written by Renee Watson
Illustrated by Christian Robinson

Hardcover Library Binding, 40 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Music; Juvenile Nonfiction - Music - Jazz; Juvenile Nonfiction - Ethnic - African-American | $20.99 | 978-0-375-96973-7 (0-375-96973-X)

When I Get Older by Sol Guy

2012-09-13T00:30:00-05:00

When I Get Older The Story behind "Wavin' Flag"
Written by K'NAAN and Sol Guy
Illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez

Hardcover, 32 pages | Tundra Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Music; Juvenile Nonfiction - Music - Popular | $17.95 | 978-1-77049-302-5 (1-77049-302-6)

“Wavin’Flag” has become an international anthem. Its powerful words of hope have crossed generations and borders, and have made K’NAAN an international star.

In his first book for children, When I Get Older, Somali-Canadian poet, rapper, singer, and songwriter K’NAAN tells his own story. Born in Somalia, he grew up in Mogadishu. His grandfather was a renowned poet who passed on his love of words to his grandson. When the Somali Civil War began in 1991, K’NAAN was just thirteen. His mother made the difficult decision to move her family so that they could grow up in safety. First in New York and then in Toronto, K’NAAN faced many challenges.

Like so many other immigrants, he had to make a place for himself in a world of alien customs, clothes, and language. His road was a hard one: he lost many friends to violence. But K’NAAN’s love of music, and his enormous talent, became a way for him to connect with his past, with his classmates, and eventually, to millions of people around the world. Not only does K’NAAN tell a story that will inspire and encourage young readers, but he provides a brief history of the Somalian conflict. The lyrics of “Wavin’ Flag” are also included.

Born Keinan Abdi Warsame, K’NAAN first came to prominence when he performed a spoken word piece before the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in 1999. A member of the audience, the singer Youssou N’Dour, was so impressed that he asked K’NAAN to take part in an album and to tour with him.

Since then, K’NAAN has performed in more than 86 countries and has received many honors, including three Juno Awards and the BBC Radio 3 Award for World Music. During the Vancouver Olympics, he worked with other Canadian musicians and artists under the name Young Artists for Haiti to produce a charity version of “Wavin’ Flag.” The song was adapted again to become the FIFA World Cup theme song. There are now twenty-two versions of the song, which hit #1 in nineteen countries.

Oscar Peterson by Jack Batten

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

Oscar Peterson The Man and His Jazz
Written by Jack Batten

Hardcover, 192 pages | Tundra Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Music; Juvenile Nonfiction - Music - Jazz; Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Situations - Prejudice & Racism | $19.95 | 978-1-77049-269-1 (1-77049-269-0)

Called the "Maharaja of the keyboard" by Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson released over 200 recordings, won seven Grammy Awards, received the Order of Canada and is considered to have been one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. This new biography from award-winning author Jack Batten, promises to tell Oscar Peterson's story in acomplete, compelling and sympathetic way. This is first biography of Oscar Peterson for young people.

This book is the story of a black kid from a Montreal ghetto who reached accliam in the great music halls of the world.

Oscar Peterson by Jack Batten

2012-09-11T00:30:00-05:00

Oscar Peterson The Man and His Jazz
Written by Jack Batten

eBook | Tundra Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Music; Juvenile Nonfiction - Music - Jazz; Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Situations - Prejudice & Racism | $10.99 | 978-1-77049-362-9 (1-77049-362-X)

Children's Songs from Afghanistan by Louise M. Pascale

2012-05-08T00:30:00-05:00

Children's Songs from Afghanistan
Edited by Louise M. Pascale

Hardcover, 32 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Music - Songbooks | $17.95 | 978-1-4263-0454-5 (1-4263-0454-4)

Yellow Submarine by The Beatles

2012-04-24T00:30:00-05:00

Yellow Submarine Midi Edition
Written by The Beatles

Hardcover, 40 pages | Candlewick | Juvenile Fiction - Classics; Juvenile Fiction - Movie or Television Tie-In; Juvenile Nonfiction - Music - Popular | $8.99 | 978-0-7636-5854-0 (0-7636-5854-5)

A whole new generation will be climbing aboard this sunny, psychedelic
storybook, while nostalgic Beatles fans of all ages will be clamoring for a ticket to ride.

Once upon a time (or maybe twice), some 80,000 leagues beneath the sea, there lay a colorful land of song and laughter called Pepperland, where Sergeant Pepper's Band was always playing your song — until the Blue Meanies burst on the scene and chased all the music and magic away. So began the classic 1968 film Yellow Submarine, inspired by a song and hailed as an avant-garde amalgam of pop art, Beatles music, and highly innovative animation. Now that film's dazzling images — and its lighthearted, witty tale — is showcased in a glorious picture book sure to be savored by fans and readers of all ages.

The ABCs of Rock by Print Mafia

2011-03-02T00:30:00-05:00

The ABCs of Rock
Written by Melissa Duke Mooney
Illustrated by Print Mafia

eBook | Tricycle Press | Juvenile Nonfiction - Music - Rock | $10.99 | 978-0-375-98695-6 (0-375-98695-2)

From one of the top rock band poster artists in the country comes a collection of evocative images of 26 of rock music's most recognized icons. Starting with AC/DC's familiar lightning bolts and ending with ZZ Top's custom Ford coupe, this alphabetical retrospective of more than four decades of rock history will inspire music lovers of all ages.

From the Hardcover edition.

For the Love of Music by Steve Johnson

2011-02-08T00:30:00-05:00

For the Love of Music The Remarkable Story of Maria Anna Mozart
Written by Elizabeth Rusch
Illustrated by Lou Fancher and Steve Johnson

Hardcover, 32 pages | Tricycle Press | Juvenile Nonfiction - Music - Classical; Juvenile Nonfiction - Girls & Women; Juvenile Nonfiction - Bio & Autobiography - Performing Arts | $16.99 | 978-1-58246-326-1 (1-58246-326-3)

By the time she was 12, she was considered one of the finest pianists in Europe, but today few people know her name. Maria Mozart, like her famous brother Wolfgang, was a musical prodigy. The talented siblings toured Europe, playing before kings and empresses, were showered with gifts and favors, and lived in a whirlwind life of music and travel. They were best friends, collaborators, and confidantes. As they grew older, Wolfgang was encouraged to pursue his musical ambitions, while Maria was told she must stop performing and, ultimately, marry. But she was determined to continue playing the piano every day, for the love of music . . . .

For the Love of Music by Steve Johnson

2011-02-08T00:30:00-05:00

For the Love of Music The Remarkable Story of Maria Anna Mozart
Written by Elizabeth Rusch
Illustrated by Lou Fancher and Steve Johnson

Hardcover Library Binding, 32 pages | Tricycle Press | Juvenile Nonfiction - Music - Classical; Juvenile Nonfiction - Girls & Women; Juvenile Nonfiction - Bio & Autobiography - Performing Arts | $19.99 | 978-1-58246-391-9 (1-58246-391-3)

The ABCs of Rock by Print Mafia

2010-10-12T00:30:00-05:00

The ABCs of Rock
Written by Melissa Duke Mooney
Illustrated by Print Mafia

Hardcover, 32 pages | Tricycle Press | Juvenile Nonfiction - Music - Rock | $16.99 | 978-1-58246-293-6 (1-58246-293-3)

Lang Lang: Playing with Flying Keys by Michael French

2010-01-12T00:30:00-05:00

Lang Lang: Playing with Flying Keys
Written by Lang Lang
As told to Michael French

Paperback, 240 pages | Laurel Leaf | Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Music; Juvenile Nonfiction - Music - Classical; Juvenile Nonfiction - Ethnic - Asian American | $6.99 | 978-0-440-42284-6 (0-440-42284-1)

HE STARTED LEARNING to play the piano when he was three years old in Shenyang, China. Today he is one of the world’s most outstanding pianists. In this engrossing life story, adapted by Michael French, Lang Lang not only recounts the difficult, often thrilling, events of his early days, but also shares his perspective on his rapidly changing homeland. He thoughtfully explores the differences between East and West, especially in the realm of classical music and cultural life. Shining through his rags-to-riches story of a child prodigy who came of age as a renowned musician, Lang Lang’s positive spirit, his dynamic personality, and his enduring passion for music will inspire readers of all ages. Includes a 16-page photo insert.

From the Hardcover edition.

Shake, Rattle & Turn That Noise Down!: How Elvis Shook Up Music, Me & Mom by Mark Alan Stamaty

2010-01-12T00:30:00-05:00

Shake, Rattle & Turn That Noise Down!: How Elvis Shook Up Music, Me & Mom
Written by Mark Alan Stamaty

Hardcover, 40 pages | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Music - History; Juvenile Nonfiction - Music - Rock | $17.99 | 978-0-375-84685-4 (0-375-84685-9)

FOR HIS EIGHTH birthday, Mark Alan Stamaty’s parents gave him his very own radio. Little did his mother realize that that innocent-looking plastic box would one day be the gateway for a new kind of sound that would “rock” her nearly out of her mind. . . .

Mark first heard the howling thunder of Elvis Presley singing “Hound Dog” on the radio one lazy day and his life was forever changed. Soon he was styling his hair like the King and practicing his dance moves with a tennis racket as his pretend guitar in front o f the mirror. But his mother lived in constant fear that her son’s new love of rock ’n’ roll would turn him into a juvenile delinquent. Could Mark’s performance at his Cub Scout talent show change her mind?

Shake, Rattle & Turn That Noise Down!: How Elvis Shook Up Music, Me & Mom by Mark Alan Stamaty

2010-01-12T00:30:00-05:00

Shake, Rattle & Turn That Noise Down!: How Elvis Shook Up Music, Me & Mom
Written by Mark Alan Stamaty

Hardcover Library Binding, 40 pages | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Music - History; Juvenile Nonfiction - Music - Rock | $20.99 | 978-0-375-94685-1 (0-375-94685-3)

On My Journey Now by Nikki Giovanni

2009-09-08T00:30:00-05:00

On My Journey Now Looking at African-American History Through the Spirituals
Written by Nikki Giovanni

Trade Paperback, 128 pages | Candlewick | Juvenile Nonfiction - History - United States; Juvenile Nonfiction - Ethnic - African-American; Juvenile Nonfiction - Music | $8.99 | 978-0-7636-4380-5 (0-7636-4380-7)

"The intimate, unpretentious talk about familiar songs will grab readers, who will want to find out more about the inspiring history." — BOOKLIST (starred review)

Ever since she was a little girl attending three different churches, poet Nikki Giovanni has loved the spirituals. Now, with the passion of a poet and the knowledge of a historian, she paints compelling portraits of the lives of her ancestors through the words of songs such as "Go Down, Moses" and "Ain’t Got Time to Die," celebrating a people who overcame enslavement and found a way to survive, to worship, and to build.

Random House New Releases - Juvenile Nonfiction - Music

Legends, Icons & Rebels by Jared Levine

Legends, Icons & Rebels Music that Changed the WorldWritten by Robbie Robertson, Jim Guerinot, Sebastian Robertson and Jared Levine

Handel, Who Knew What He Liked: Candlewick Biographies by Kevin Hawkes

Handel, Who Knew What He Liked: Candlewick Biographies Written by M.T. Anderson Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

Handel, Who Knew What He Liked: Candlewick Biographies by Kevin Hawkes

Handel, Who Knew What He Liked: Candlewick Biographies Written by M.T. Anderson Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

World History Biographies: Mozart by Julian Rushton

World History Biographies: Mozart The Boy Who Changed the World With His MusicWritten by Marcus Weeks Contribution by Julian Rushton

Harlem's Little Blackbird by Christian Robinson

Harlem's Little Blackbird Written by Renee Watson Illustrated by Christian Robinson

Harlem's Little Blackbird by Christian Robinson

Harlem's Little Blackbird Written by Renee Watson Illustrated by Christian Robinson

Harlem's Little Blackbird by Christian Robinson

Harlem's Little Blackbird Written by Renee Watson Illustrated by Christian Robinson

When I Get Older by Sol Guy

When I Get Older The Story behind "Wavin' Flag"Written by K'NAAN and Sol Guy Illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez

Oscar Peterson by Jack Batten

Oscar Peterson The Man and His JazzWritten by Jack Batten

Oscar Peterson by Jack Batten

Oscar Peterson The Man and His JazzWritten by Jack Batten

Children's Songs from Afghanistan by Louise M. Pascale

Children's Songs from Afghanistan Edited by Louise M. Pascale

Yellow Submarine by The Beatles

Yellow Submarine Midi EditionWritten by The Beatles

The ABCs of Rock by Print Mafia

The ABCs of Rock Written by Melissa Duke Mooney Illustrated by Print Mafia

For the Love of Music by Steve Johnson

For the Love of Music The Remarkable Story of Maria Anna MozartWritten by Elizabeth Rusch Illustrated by Lou Fancher and Steve Johnson

For the Love of Music by Steve Johnson

For the Love of Music The Remarkable Story of Maria Anna MozartWritten by Elizabeth Rusch Illustrated by Lou Fancher and Steve Johnson

The ABCs of Rock by Print Mafia

The ABCs of Rock Written by Melissa Duke Mooney Illustrated by Print Mafia

Lang Lang: Playing with Flying Keys by Michael French

Lang Lang: Playing with Flying Keys Written by Lang Lang As told to Michael French

Shake, Rattle & Turn That Noise Down!: How Elvis Shook Up Music, Me & Mom by Mark Alan Stamaty

Shake, Rattle & Turn That Noise Down!: How Elvis Shook Up Music, Me & Mom Written by Mark Alan Stamaty

Shake, Rattle & Turn That Noise Down!: How Elvis Shook Up Music, Me & Mom by Mark Alan Stamaty

Shake, Rattle & Turn That Noise Down!: How Elvis Shook Up Music, Me & Mom Written by Mark Alan Stamaty

On My Journey Now by Nikki Giovanni

On My Journey Now Looking at African-American History Through the SpiritualsWritten by Nikki Giovanni

Legends, Icons & Rebels Music that Changed the World
Written by Robbie Robertson, Jim Guerinot, Sebastian Robertson and Jared Levine

Handel, Who Knew What He Liked: Candlewick Biographies
Written by M.T. Anderson
Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

Handel, Who Knew What He Liked: Candlewick Biographies
Written by M.T. Anderson
Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

World History Biographies: Mozart The Boy Who Changed the World With His Music
Written by Marcus Weeks
Contribution by Julian Rushton

Harlem's Little Blackbird
Written by Renee Watson
Illustrated by Christian Robinson

Harlem's Little Blackbird
Written by Renee Watson
Illustrated by Christian Robinson

Harlem's Little Blackbird
Written by Renee Watson
Illustrated by Christian Robinson

When I Get Older The Story behind "Wavin' Flag"
Written by K'NAAN and Sol Guy
Illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez

Oscar Peterson The Man and His Jazz
Written by Jack Batten

Oscar Peterson The Man and His Jazz
Written by Jack Batten

Children's Songs from Afghanistan
Edited by Louise M. Pascale

Yellow Submarine Midi Edition
Written by The Beatles

The ABCs of Rock
Written by Melissa Duke Mooney
Illustrated by Print Mafia

For the Love of Music The Remarkable Story of Maria Anna Mozart
Written by Elizabeth Rusch
Illustrated by Lou Fancher and Steve Johnson

For the Love of Music The Remarkable Story of Maria Anna Mozart
Written by Elizabeth Rusch
Illustrated by Lou Fancher and Steve Johnson

The ABCs of Rock
Written by Melissa Duke Mooney
Illustrated by Print Mafia

Lang Lang: Playing with Flying Keys
Written by Lang Lang
As told to Michael French

Shake, Rattle & Turn That Noise Down!: How Elvis Shook Up Music, Me & Mom
Written by Mark Alan Stamaty

Shake, Rattle & Turn That Noise Down!: How Elvis Shook Up Music, Me & Mom
Written by Mark Alan Stamaty

On My Journey Now Looking at African-American History Through the Spirituals
Written by Nikki Giovanni