King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin

Awards:   Winner of Golden Kite (Picture Bk Illustration) 2022
Author:   Stephen Costanza ,  Stephen Costanza
Publisher:   Simon & Schuster
ISBN:  

9781534410367


Pages:   56
Publication Date:   14 September 2021
Recommended Age:   From 4 to 8 years
Format:   Hardback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin


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  • Winner of Golden Kite (Picture Bk Illustration) 2022

Overview

A stunning, rhythmic picture book biography of African American composer Scott Joplin, whose ragtime music paved the way for jazz. There was something special about Scott Joplin… This quiet kid could make a piano laugh out loud. Scott, the son of a man who had been enslaved, became a king—the King of Ragtime. This celebration of Scott Joplin, whose ragtime compositions paved the way for jazz, will captivate audiences and put a beat in their step, and the kaleidoscope-like illustrations will draw young readers in again and again.

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Author:   Stephen Costanza ,  Stephen Costanza
Publisher:   Simon & Schuster
Imprint:   Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Dimensions:   Width: 25.40cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 30.50cm
Weight:   0.714kg
ISBN:  

9781534410367


ISBN 10:   1534410368
Pages:   56
Publication Date:   14 September 2021
Recommended Age:   From 4 to 8 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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* Costanza delivers a biography as bouncy and colorful as ragtime itself. . . full of animation and joy, motifs that repeat throughout each gorgeous spread. . . Outstanding. -- Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review * The melodic, flowing text goes beyond Joplin's personal details to paint a picture of what life looked like for African Americans during the Jim Crow era . . . Examples are effortlessly woven into the narrative. . . [Events] come alive through gloriously vibrant, full-page gouache collages that pop off of pages, filled with creative and expressive details . . . this attractive offering makes a great read-aloud. -- Booklist, Starred Review * In this pitch-perfect picture book biography . . . Costanza establishes an atmospheric, folkloric tone in narration rich with onomatopoeia and figurative language . . . fine-lined human figures are delightfully fluid and surrealistic, with Costanza showcasing a deep understanding of color theory. . . A richly detailed profile fit for a king. -- Publishers Weekly, Starred Review


Author Information

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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