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Benny Goodman & Teddy Wilson: Taking the Stage as the First Black-And-White Jazz Band in History
Contributor(s): Cline-Ransome, Lesa (Author), Ransome, James E. (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 082342362X ISBN-13: 9780823423620
Publisher: Holiday House

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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: February 2014

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Performing Arts
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Music - Jazz
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Prejudice & Racism

Dewey: B

LCCN: 2010048154

Age Level: 8-12

Grade Level: 3-7

Guided Reading: R (Grade 4)

Physical Information: 0.36" H x 9.14" W x 11.3" L (0.95 lbs) 32 pages

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

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 01/27/2014
School Library Journal 03/01/2014 pg. 171
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2014 pg. 136
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2014
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2014
Booklist 06/01/2014 pg. 82
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 165580
Reading Level: 5.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5

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Publisher Description:
Teddy Wilson and Benny Goodman broke the color barrier in entertainment when they formed the Benny Goodman Trio with Gene Krupa. Here is the story of how two musical prodigies from very different backgrounds grew up, were brought together by the love of music, and helped to create the jazz style known as swing.

Contributor Bio(s): Cline-Ransome, Lesa: -

Lesa Cline-Ransome has written ten picture books for children, including two ALA Notable Books. Her work focuses on African American history.

Ransome, James E.: - James E. Ransome's numerous accolades include a Coretta Scott King Award. The Ransomes live in Rhinebeck, New York.

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