The opening line of this call-and-response style verse asks the question that forms the thread throughout: Blues, what do you mean to me? In a magnificent collaboration of words and song, a timeline of the blues is presented in a soulful reading with dramatic musical accompaniment that offers a compelling evocation of the blues experience.
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"This is a wonderful book. Poetry invokes blues music and subject matter. The illustrations are so amazing - expressive, poignant, beautiful. This should have gotten the caldecott in 04. Artwork was created with blue ink, white paint, and brown paper bags. Virtuosic." — Debbie (5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a wonderful book. Poetry invokes blues music and subject matter. The illustrations are so amazing - expressive, poignant, beautiful. This should have gotten the caldecott in 04. Artwork was created with blue ink, white paint, and brown paper bags. Virtuosic."
" This book brings together two cultures that merge to create a new style of Blues. Poetry that was brought to America during the slave period. "
" This is basically a song written into beautiful illustrations. Still, an interesting read. "
" excellent timeline and closer look at blues music "
" I used this with 4th grade while studying lyrical poetry. "
" A good introduction to the blues for young readers. "
" Yay poetry month! I did a really poor job of reading this to some kids today, but it was nice. "
" Poetry about the musical form: The Blues. Great glossary and introductin to the terminology and history of the blues. "
" African American history is portrayed through verses of heartrending blues lyrics. Includes glossary and timeline. "
Walter Dean Myers (1937–2014) was the acclaimed author of over fifty books, primarily for young adults. His notable works include Fallen Angels, Monster, Crystal, and Scorpions. He won numerous awards for his works, including five Coretta Scott King Awards for African American authors. He also won the first Michael L. Printz Award for his book Monster. In January of 2012 he became the Library of Congress’ National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature.
Richard Allen is an accomplished and respected theatrical actor whose work includes Ragtime and PBS’ Great Performances: Play On! His voice can be heard on numerous television and radio productions, as well as the animated series Jumanji. Allen is also the winner of seven AudioFile Earphones Awards.
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