Explore Great Black Performers: Discover similar reads
Award winning
Why Beethoven Threw the Stew (And Lots More Stories about the Lives of Great Composers)
Steven Isserlis, Steven Isserlis CBE, 2001
148 pages
Why to read
Engaging tales of famous composers' intriguing lives.
Fosters appreciation for music and historical figures.
Enhances knowledge of cultural history through fun stories.
Encourages curiosity and lifelong learning about music.
Why Beethoven Threw the Stew (And Lots More Stories about the Lives of Great Composers)
Steven Isserlis, Steven Isserlis CBE, 2001
Award winning
How Jelly Roll Morton Invented Jazz
Jonah Winter, Keith Mallett, 2015
32 pages
Why to read
Explores the origins of jazz through engaging storytelling.
Introduces historical figures in an accessible, relatable way.
Encourages appreciation for music and its cultural impact.
Stimulates interest in history and musical creativity.
How Jelly Roll Morton Invented Jazz
Jonah Winter, Keith Mallett, 2015
Award winning
Harlem's Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence Mills
Renée Watson, Christian Robinson, 2012
40 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of resilience and determination.
Celebrates cultural history and musical heritage.
Empowers children through representation and diversity.
Encourages dreams and highlights overcoming obstacles.
Harlem's Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence Mills
Renée Watson, Christian Robinson, 2012
Award winning
Libba: The Magnificent Musical Life of Elizabeth Cotten
Laura Veirs, Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, 2018
48 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of perseverance and musical passion.
Cultural enrichment through historical artistic perspective.
Encourages musical interest and artistic expression in children.
Captivating illustrations enhance storytelling and engagement.
Libba: The Magnificent Musical Life of Elizabeth Cotten
Laura Veirs, Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, 2018
Award winning
I Am Mozart, Too
Audrey Ades, Adelina Lirius, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires creativity through music-themed storytelling.
Highlights historical figures in an accessible way for kids.
Encourages musical interest and historical curiosity.
Supports development of identity and self-expression.
I Am Mozart, Too
Audrey Ades, Adelina Lirius, 2022
Award winning
A Horn for Louis: Louis Armstrong--as a kid! (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
Eric A. Kimmel, 2005
38 pages
Why to read
Inspires resilience through Louis Armstrong's youthful challenges.
Encourages musical interest and historical appreciation.
Highlights perseverance in pursuing dreams.
Engaging narrative that captivates young readers.
A Horn for Louis: Louis Armstrong--as a kid! (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
Eric A. Kimmel, 2005
Award winning
Before John Was a Jazz Giant
Carole Boston Weatherford, Sean Qualls, 2008
32 pages
Why to read
Explores the early inspirations of jazz legend John Coltrane.
Illustrations and text evoke the soundscape of Coltrane's world.
Encourages musical exploration and appreciation in young readers.
Supports understanding of historical cultural influences in music.
Before John Was a Jazz Giant
Carole Boston Weatherford, Sean Qualls, 2008
Award winning
A Girl Named Rosita: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer!
Anika Aldamuy Denise, Leo Espinosa, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Rita Moreno's captivating real-life achievements.
Highlights cultural diversity and perseverance.
Encourages artistic expression and following dreams.
Educational insights into historical and social contexts.
