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Jimmy's rhythm & blues : the extraordinary life of James Baldwin / written by Michelle Meadows ; illustrated by Jamiel Law.
Van Pelt - Notable Juvenile Books PS3552.A45 Z8235 2024
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Meadows, Michelle, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Baldwin, James, 1924-1987--Juvenile literature.
- Baldwin, James.
- Baldwin, James, 1924-1987.
- Authors, American--20th century--Biography--Juvenile literature.
- Authors, American.
- African American authors--Biography--Juvenile literature.
- African American authors.
- Authors.
- African Americans--Biography.
- Picture books.
- Genre:
- Biographies.
- Picture books.
- Physical Description:
- 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Other Title:
- Jimmy's rhythm and blues
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2024.
- Summary:
- "Before he became a writer, James “Jimmy” Baldwin was a young boy from Harlem, New York, who loved stories. He found joy in the rhythm of music, family, and books. But Jimmy also found the blues, as a Black man living in America. When he discovered the written word, he discovered true power. Writing gave him a voice. And that voice opened the world to Jimmy. From the publication of the groundbreaking collection of essays The Fire Next Time to his passionate demonstrations during the civil rights movement, Jimmy used his voice fearlessly. Michelle Meadows, author of Brave Ballerina and Flying High, introduces young readers to the great American novelist, essayist, poet, playwright, orator, and artist James Baldwin, who, with the fire of his pen, dared a nation to dream of a more equitable world filled with love. Brought to life with warm illustrations by Jamiel Law, Jimmy’s Rhythm & Blues chronicles the life of an incredible visionary who left an indelible mark on American literature and history." -- Provided by publisher.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Coretta Scott King Book Awards - John Steptoe Award for New Talent (Illustrator), Winner, 2025
- ISBN:
- 9780063273474
- 0063273470
- OCLC:
- 1417472953
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