How sweet the sound / Kwame Alexander ; art by Charly Palmer.
| Author/creator | Alexander, Kwame author. |
| Other author | Palmer, Charly, illustrator. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York : Little, Brown and Company, [2025] |
| Copyright Date | ©2025 |
| Description | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Subtitle on cover: Soundtrack for America |
| Abstract | "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. "-- Provided by publisher. |
| General note | Includes extensive back matter with context and history about the music and musicians. |
| Genre/form | Criticism, interpretation, etc. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Illustrated works. |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| LCCN | 2023006569 |
| ISBN | 9780316442497 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0316442496 (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 780.89 AL272H | ✔ Available | Place Hold |