Jazz (picture book)
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| Author | Walter Dean Myers |
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| Illustrator | Christopher Myers |
| Language | English |
| Genre | picture book |
| Published | 2006 (a Holiday House Book) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Awards | Coretta Scott King Award honor book for illustrator |
| ISBN | 0-8234-1545-7 |
Jazz is a 2006 picture book by Walter Dean Myers, illustrated by Christopher Myers. It is a collection of illustrations and rhyming text celebrating the roots of Jazz music.
Synopsis
Jazz is a collection of poetry and illustrations that interprets the styles and roots of jazz music including ragtime, swing, bebop, and fusion.
Reception
Publishers Weekly called the book a "mesmerizing verbal and visual riff on a uniquely American art form."[1] Kirkus Reviews praises this book that "stands as a welcome addition to the literature of jazz: In a genre all too often done poorly for children, it stands out as one of the few excellent treatments."[2]
Jazz was named a Coretta Scott King Award honor book for illustration.[3]
The audiobook adaption, performed by James D-Train Williams and Vaneese Thomas and including original music alongside each poem, won the inaugural Odyssey Award in 2008.[4][5]
References
- ↑ "Children's Book Review: Jazz by Walter Dean Myers, Author, Christopher A. Myers, Illustrator, illus. by Christopher Myers. Holiday $18.95 (44p) ISBN 978-0-8234-1545-8". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ↑ "JAZZ by Walter Dean Myers, Christopher Myers, Kirkus Reviews". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ↑ "Coretta Scott King Book Awards - All Recipients, 1970-Present". American Library Association. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ↑ "2008 Odyssey Award Winners | Young Adult Library Services Association". www.ala.org. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ "Jazz wins first-ever Odyssey Award | ALA". www.ala.org. Retrieved 2026-07-18.