| Benny Goodman & Teddy Wilson: Taking the Stage as the First Black-And-White Jazz Band in History Contributor(s): Cline-Ransome, Lesa (Author), Ransome, James E. (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 082342362X ISBN-13: 9780823423620 Publisher: Holiday House OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Performing Arts - Juvenile Nonfiction | Music - Jazz - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Prejudice & Racism |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2010048154 |
| Physical Information: 0.36" H x 9.14" W x 11.3" (0.95 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 165580 Reading Level: 5.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Teddy Wilson and Benny Goodman broke the color barrier in entertainment when they formed the Benny Goodman Trio with Gene Krupa. Here is the story of how two musical prodigies from very different backgrounds grew up, were brought together by the love of music, and helped to create the jazz style known as swing. |
Contributor Bio(s): Cline-Ransome, Lesa: - Lesa Cline-Ransome has written ten picture books for children, including two ALA Notable Books. Her work focuses on African American history. Ransome, James E.: - James E. Ransome's numerous accolades include a Coretta Scott King Award. The Ransomes live in Rhinebeck, New York. |