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Trombone Shorty: A Picture Book Biography
Contributor(s): Andrews, Troy (Author), Collier, Bryan (Illustrator)

ISBN: 1419714651 ISBN-13: 9781419714658
Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers

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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: April 2015

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Music
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Music - Jazz
- Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - African-american

Dewey: B

LCCN: 2014016106

Age Level: 5-8

Grade Level: Kindergarten-3

Lexile Measure: 760(Not Available)

Physical Information: 0.5" H x 10.2" W x 10" L (1.10 lbs) 40 pages

Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - African American
- Locality - New Orleans, Louisiana
- Geographic Orientation - Louisiana

Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product

Awards: Georgia Children's Book Award, Finalist, Picture Storybook, 2017
Orbis Pictus Award, Recommended, Children's Nonfiction, 2016
Caldecott Medal, Honor Book, Picture Book, 2016
Coretta Scott King Award, Winner, Illustrator, 2016
Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up), Gold Medal Winner, Picture Book, 2015

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2015
Publishers Weekly 02/09/2015
Booklist 03/15/2015 pg. 62
School Library Journal 04/01/2015 pg. 176
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2015 pg. 125
Shelf Awareness 05/01/2015
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2015
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2015 pg. 207 - Superior,Well Above Average
PW Children's Starred Reviews 12/02/2015 pg. 51

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 172596
Reading Level: 4.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:
The Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award-winning picture book biography from Grammy-nominated musician Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews and celebrated illustrator Bryan Collier

"Who's that playing out there?" Bo Diddley asked the New Orleans crowd. It was a small child who'd been nicknamed "Trombone Shorty" because his trombone was twice as large as he was. Trombone Shorty was lifted in the air and carried through the audience until he reached the stage with Bo Diddley. He has been onstage ever since.

Hailing from the Trem neighborhood of New Orleans, where music always floated in the air, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews didn't always have the money to buy an instrument, but he did have the dream to play music. This is the story of how he made his dream take flight.

Today, Troy Andrews is a Grammy-nominated musician who tours the world with his band, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. He continues to inspire hope for the next generation in New Orleans and for music lovers everywhere.

Contributor Bio(s): Andrews, Troy: - Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews is an internationally renowned trombone and trumpet player who leads his band Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. He lives in New Orleans.Collier, Bryan: - Bryan Collier is an acclaimed illustrator who has won three Caldecott Honors and five Coretta Scott King Awards. He lives in Upstate New York.

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