Shake Rag : from the life of Elvis Presley / written by Amy Littlesugar ; illustrated by Floyd Cooper.
| Author/creator | Littlesugar, Amy |
| Other author | Cooper, Floyd illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Philomel Books, ©1998. |
| Description | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | A story about a period in the childhood of Elvis Presley when his family was dirt poor and he was introduced to the soulful music of the Sanctified Church that travelled to his town. "White Trash" was what they called the boy, just because he wore hand-me-down overalls and lived on the wrong side of the tracks over near Shake Rag. Oh, how things changed when his mama scrimped and saved to buy him a second-hand guitar. It was his best friend. But he caught the real fever from the "good news" gospel music and the sweet rich jazz that poured out of the juke joints in that town. One day he would show all of the doubters. With his music, one day, he would wake up the world!Amy Littlesugar and artist Floyd Cooper create a powerful book that challenges the rumors and stereotypes of one of the most controversial musical legends of our time. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| LCCN | 97009618 |
| ISBN | 039923005X |
| ISBN | 9780399230059 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Easy Picture Books | E L7334SH | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Joyner | TRC Easy Picture Books | E L7334SH | ✔ Available | Place Hold |