King of Ragtime
The Story of Scott Joplin
$49.31
- Hardcover
56 pages
- Release Date
1 October 2021
Summary
A stunning, rhythmic picture book biography of African American composer Scott Joplin, whose ragtime music paved the way for jazz.
There was something special about Scott Joplin… This quiet kid could make a piano laugh out loud.
Scott, the son of a man who had been enslaved, became a king—the King of Ragtime.
This celebration of Scott Joplin, whose ragtime compositions paved the way for jazz, will captivate audiences and put a beat in their step, and t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781534410367 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1534410368 |
| Author: | Stephen Costanza |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 56 |
| Release Date: | 1 October 2021 |
| Weight: | 714g |
| Dimensions: | 13mm x 254mm x 305mm |
| Audience Age: | 4-8 |
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Critics Review
- “Costanza delivers a biography as bouncy and colorful as ragtime itself… full of animation and joy, motifs that repeat throughout each gorgeous spread… Outstanding.”
- “Costanza delivers a biography as bouncy and colorful as ragtime itself… full of animation and joy, motifs that repeat throughout each gorgeous spread… Outstanding.” – Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
* “The melodic, flowing text goes beyond Joplin’s personal details to paint a picture of what life looked like for African Americans during the Jim Crow era … Examples are effortlessly woven into the narrative… [Events] come alive through gloriously vibrant, full-page gouache collages that pop off of pages, filled with creative and expressive details … this attractive offering makes a great read-aloud.
– Booklist, Starred Review
* “In this pitch-perfect picture book biography … Costanza establishes an atmospheric, folkloric tone in narration rich with onomatopoeia and figurative language … fine-lined human figures are delightfully fluid and surrealistic, with Costanza showcasing a deep understanding of color theory… A richly detailed profile fit for a king.”
– Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
Stephen Costanza
Stephen Costanza has illustrated and written several books for children, including three about music, Mozart Finds a Melody, Vivaldi and the Invisible Orchestra, and King of Ragtime. He studied music and composition, and for a time played piano professionally, performing both ragtime and classical music. He lives on a small island in Maine.
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