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King of ragtime the story of Scott Joplin

This toe-tapping picture book biography of African American composer Scott Joplin, whose ragtime music paved the way for jazz, is told through kaleidoscopic illustrations.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Costanza, Stephen (Author, Illustrator)
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2019]
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	Joplin, Scott, > 1868-1917 > Juvenile nonfiction. Composers > United States > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction. African American composers > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction. Ragtime music > History and criticism > Juvenile nonfiction. African Americans > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction. Biographies > Juvenile. Picture books.
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Summary:	This toe-tapping picture book biography of African American composer Scott Joplin, whose ragtime music paved the way for jazz, is told through kaleidoscopic illustrations.
Physical Description:	1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 32 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:	9781534410367 1534410368
Author Notes:	Stephen Costanza has illustrated and written several books for children, including three about music, Mozart Finds a Melody , Vivaldi and the Invisible Orchestra , and King of Ragtime . He studied music and composition, and for a time played piano professionally, performing both ragtime and classical music. He lives on a small island in Maine. Visit him at StephenCostanza.com.