Stephen Costanza

Gebundenes Buch

King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin

Beschreibung

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 the kaleidoscope-like illustrations will draw young readers in again and again.

Autor

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. Visit him at StephenCostanza.com.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
• Seitenzahl: 56
• Altersempfehlung: 5 bis 9 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. September 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 307mm x 259mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 720g
• ISBN-13: 9781534410367
• ISBN-10: 1534410368
• Artikelnr.: 62075828