| I and I Bob Marley Contributor(s): Medina, Tony (Author), Watson, Jesse Joshua (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1620140306 ISBN-13: 9781620140307 Publisher: Lee & Low Books OUR PRICE: $11.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Caribbean & Latin America - Juvenile Nonfiction | Music - History |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2008033485 |
| Lexile Measure: 630 |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8.8" W x 10.8" (0.45 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America - Chronological Period - 1950-1999 - Cultural Region - Caribbean & West Indies - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 78979 Reading Level: 4.6 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A biography in verse of reggae legend Bob Marley, exploring the influences that shaped his life and music on his journey from rural Jamaican childhood to international superstardom. Born in the Jamaican countryside in 1945, Bob Marley seemed special from birth. The curious, intuitive boy had an extraordinary gift for absorbing and interpreting the world around him. Influenced by his biracial heritage, his island home, and the injustices he observed in everyday life, Bob went on to become a musician and messenger; a poet and prophet of reggae culture. His music echoed from Jamaica all the way across the globe, spreading his heartfelt message of peace, love, and equality to everyone who heard his songs. Brimming with imagination and insight, I and I Bob Marley, is a multifaceted tribute befitting this international musical legend. Soulful, sun-drenched paintings transport readers to Bob Marley's Jamaica, while uniquely perceptive poems bring to life his fascinating journey from boy to icon. |
Contributor Bio(s): Medina, Tony: - Tony Medina is the author of six beloved books for young readers, as well as multiple volumes of poetry for adults. A Pushcart Prize-nominated poet and a professor of creative writing at Howard University, Dr. Medina is a two-time winner of the Paterson Prize for Books for Young People. He lives in the Washington, DC area. |