How Sweet the Sound

Kwame Alexander (Author) Charly Palmer (Illustrator)
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146670
Product Type: Hardcover Books
Age Groups: Ages 4 to 6, Ages 7 to 9

Featuring artists ranging from Miles Davis to Kendrick Lamar, dive into this stunningly illustrated celebration of the history of Black music in America by the award-winning author of The Undefeated.

Listen to the sound of survival, courage, and democracy—the soundtrack of America. Hear Billie Holiday's raspy, mournful voice, and tap your foot to Louis Armstrong's trumpet. Scream with James Brown and bop your head to Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. Can you spot the 80+ references to artists like Robert Johnson, Ella Fitzgerald, Jimi Hendrix, Whitney Houston, Lauryn Hill, and Beyonce?

Come dance to Kwame Alexander’s melodious narrative of the history of Black music in America, accompanied by the vibrant illustrations of Charly Palmer.

The book includes extensive back matter, providing even more context and history about the music and musicians.

More Information
SKU 146670
ISBN 9780316442497
Language English
Page Count 48
Product Type Hardcover Books
Book Type Picture Books
Additional Contributor Charly Palmer
Primary Contributor Kwame Alexander
Age Groups Ages 4 to 6, Ages 7 to 9
Publisher Little, Brown Books for Young Readers