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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.

Main Author: Costanza, Stephen (Author)
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.
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.

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