16 books in Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Music
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Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat: Candlewick Biographies
Ella Fitzgerald
Written by Roxane Orgill
Illustrated by Sean Qualls
Format: Trade Paperback, 48 pages
On Sale: December 26, 2012
Price: $4.99
A swinging bio of young Ella Fitzgerald, who pushed through the toughest of times to become one of America’s most beloved jazz singers.
When Ella Fitzgerald danced the Lindy Hop on the streets of 1930s Yonkers, passersby said good-bye to their loose change. But for a girl who was orphaned and hungry... Read more >
Ella Fitzgerald
Written by Roxane Orgill
Illustrated by Sean Qualls
Format: Trade Paperback, 48 pages
On Sale: December 26, 2012
Price: $4.99
A swinging bio of young Ella Fitzgerald, who pushed through the toughest of times to become one of America’s most beloved jazz singers.
When Ella Fitzgerald danced the Lindy Hop on the streets of 1930s Yonkers, passersby said good-bye to their loose change. But for a girl who was orphaned and hungry... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover.
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Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat: Candlewick Biographies
Ella Fitzgerald
Written by Roxane Orgill
Illustrated by Sean Qualls
Format: Hardcover, 48 pages
On Sale: December 26, 2012
Price: $14.99
A swinging bio of young Ella Fitzgerald, who pushed through the toughest of times to become one of America’s most beloved jazz singers.
When Ella Fitzgerald danced the Lindy Hop on the streets of 1930s Yonkers, passersby said good-bye to their loose change. But for a girl who was orphaned and hungry... Read more >
Ella Fitzgerald
Written by Roxane Orgill
Illustrated by Sean Qualls
Format: Hardcover, 48 pages
On Sale: December 26, 2012
Price: $14.99
A swinging bio of young Ella Fitzgerald, who pushed through the toughest of times to become one of America’s most beloved jazz singers.
When Ella Fitzgerald danced the Lindy Hop on the streets of 1930s Yonkers, passersby said good-bye to their loose change. But for a girl who was orphaned and hungry... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
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Harlem's Little Blackbird
Written by Renee Watson
Illustrated by Christian Robinson
Format: Hardcover, 40 pages
On Sale: October 23, 2012
Price: $17.99
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... Read more >
Written by Renee Watson
Illustrated by Christian Robinson
Format: Hardcover, 40 pages
On Sale: October 23, 2012
Price: $17.99
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... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook and a
hardcover library binding.
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Harlem's Little Blackbird
Written by Renee Watson
Illustrated by Christian Robinson
Format: eBook, 40 pages
On Sale: October 23, 2012
Price: $10.99
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... Read more >
Written by Renee Watson
Illustrated by Christian Robinson
Format: eBook, 40 pages
On Sale: October 23, 2012
Price: $10.99
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... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover and a
hardcover library binding.
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Harlem's Little Blackbird
Written by Renee Watson
Illustrated by Christian Robinson
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 40 pages
On Sale: October 23, 2012
Price: $20.99
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... Read more >
Written by Renee Watson
Illustrated by Christian Robinson
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 40 pages
On Sale: October 23, 2012
Price: $20.99
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... Read more >
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When I Get Older
The Story behind "Wavin' Flag"
Written by K'NAAN and Sol Guy
Illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez
Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
On Sale: September 13, 2012
Price: $17.95
“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... Read more >
The Story behind "Wavin' Flag"
Written by K'NAAN and Sol Guy
Illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez
Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
On Sale: September 13, 2012
Price: $17.95
“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... Read more >
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Oscar Peterson
The Man and His Jazz
Written by Jack Batten
Format: Hardcover, 192 pages
On Sale: September 11, 2012
Price: $19.95
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... Read more >
The Man and His Jazz
Written by Jack Batten
Format: Hardcover, 192 pages
On Sale: September 11, 2012
Price: $19.95
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... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
Oscar Peterson
The Man and His Jazz
Written by Jack Batten
Format: eBook
On Sale: September 11, 2012
Price: $10.99
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... Read more >
The Man and His Jazz
Written by Jack Batten
Format: eBook
On Sale: September 11, 2012
Price: $10.99
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... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover.
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Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat
Ella Fitzgerald
Written by Roxane Orgill
Illustrated by Sean Qualls
Format: Hardcover, 48 pages
On Sale: August 24, 2010
Price: $17.99
A swinging bio of young Ella Fitzgerald, who pushed through the toughest of times to become one of America’s most beloved jazz singers.
When Ella Fitzgerald danced the Lindy Hop on the streets of 1930s Yonkers, passersby said good-bye to their loose change. But for a girl who was orphaned and hungry... Read more >
Ella Fitzgerald
Written by Roxane Orgill
Illustrated by Sean Qualls
Format: Hardcover, 48 pages
On Sale: August 24, 2010
Price: $17.99
A swinging bio of young Ella Fitzgerald, who pushed through the toughest of times to become one of America’s most beloved jazz singers.
When Ella Fitzgerald danced the Lindy Hop on the streets of 1930s Yonkers, passersby said good-bye to their loose change. But for a girl who was orphaned and hungry... Read more >
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Lang Lang: Playing with Flying Keys
Written by Lang Lang
As told to Michael French
Format: Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: January 12, 2010
Price: $6.99
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... Read more >
Written by Lang Lang
As told to Michael French
Format: Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: January 12, 2010
Price: $6.99
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... Read more >
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Woody Guthrie
Poet of the People
Written by Bonnie Christensen
Illustrated by Bonnie Christensen
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: June 9, 2009
Price: $7.99
A beautiful tribute to America’s greatest folksinger.
Woody Guthrie spent his life putting into words and music what the rest of America was thinking. He roamed from coast to coast and captured the despair of those displaced by the Great Depression and the dust bowl, eulogized workers, and celebrated the great natural... Read more >
Poet of the People
Written by Bonnie Christensen
Illustrated by Bonnie Christensen
Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: June 9, 2009
Price: $7.99
A beautiful tribute to America’s greatest folksinger.
Woody Guthrie spent his life putting into words and music what the rest of America was thinking. He roamed from coast to coast and captured the despair of those displaced by the Great Depression and the dust bowl, eulogized workers, and celebrated the great natural... Read more >
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Lang Lang: Playing With Flying Keys
Written by Lang Lang
Adapted by Michael French
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: July 8, 2008
Price: $14.00
Lang Lang 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... Read more >
Written by Lang Lang
Adapted by Michael French
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: July 8, 2008
Price: $14.00
Lang Lang 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... Read more >
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Lang Lang: Playing with Flying Keys
Written by Lang Lang
Format: eBook
On Sale: July 8, 2008
Price: $6.99
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... Read more >
Written by Lang Lang
Format: eBook
On Sale: July 8, 2008
Price: $6.99
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... Read more >
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Lang Lang: Playing with Flying Keys
Written by Lang Lang
As told to Michael French
Format: Hardcover, 240 pages
On Sale: July 8, 2008
Price: $16.99
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... Read more >
Written by Lang Lang
As told to Michael French
Format: Hardcover, 240 pages
On Sale: July 8, 2008
Price: $16.99
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... Read more >
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World History Biographies: Mozart
The Boy Who Changed the World with His Music
Written by Marcus Weeks
Format: Hardcover, 64 pages
On Sale: February 27, 2007
Price: $17.95
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... Read more >
The Boy Who Changed the World with His Music
Written by Marcus Weeks
Format: Hardcover, 64 pages
On Sale: February 27, 2007
Price: $17.95
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... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover library binding and a
trade paperback.
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World History Biographies: Mozart
The Boy Who Changed the World with His Music
Written by Marcus Weeks
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 64 pages
On Sale: February 27, 2007
Price: $27.90
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... Read more >
The Boy Who Changed the World with His Music
Written by Marcus Weeks
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 64 pages
On Sale: February 27, 2007
Price: $27.90
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... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover and a
trade paperback.
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