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Trombone Shorty

Trombone Shorty

Published in
2015
4.29
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Description

This is a story of Troy 'Trombone Shorty' Andrews, who grew up in the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans. He got his nickname because he could barely hold up his trombone as a kid. Despite the challenges, he was determined to become a musician and now he's a Grammy-nominated artist.
Age
3-8
Text complexity
developing
Length
40 pages

Why to read

  • Inspiring story
  • Introduction to jazz music
  • Cultural insights
  • Beautiful illustrations