Sweethearts of Rhythm : The Story of the Greatest All-Girl Swing Band in the World
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Pinkney, Jerry, illustrator.
Malcom, Lily, book designer.
Dial Books, publisher.
Penguin Group, publisher.
Malcom, Lily, book designer.
Dial Books, publisher.
Penguin Group, publisher.
Published
New York : Dial Books, ©2009.
Format
Book
ISBN
9780803731875, 0803731876
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 x 27 cm
Status
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cone Park Branch - Children's Non-Fiction | J 811.54 NEL 2009 | In |
| Hawthorne Branch - Children's Non-Fiction | J 811.54 NEL 2009 | In |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Big bands -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Children's poetry -- Pictorial works.
Fiction.
International Sweethearts of Rhythm -- Juvenile literature.
International Sweethearts of Rhythm -- Poetry.
Literature.
Musicians.
Novels.
Poetry.
Women jazz musicians -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women jazz musicians -- United States -- Poetry.
Biographies.
Children's poetry -- Pictorial works.
Fiction.
International Sweethearts of Rhythm -- Juvenile literature.
International Sweethearts of Rhythm -- Poetry.
Literature.
Musicians.
Novels.
Poetry.
Women jazz musicians -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women jazz musicians -- United States -- Poetry.
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Published
New York : Dial Books, ©2009.
Language
English
ISBN
9780803731875, 0803731876
Notes
General Note
"Designed by Lily malcolm ; Manufactured in China ; The full-color artwork was prepared using graphite, color pencil, watercolor and collage."--Title page verso.
General Note
Dial Books is an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"Every Swing tune tells a story without words: The truth of people breathing in unison, the democracy of harmonies and chords, unique, disparate voices raised as one. In the 1940s, as the world was at war; a remarkable jazz band performed on the American home front. This all-female band found its way to the most famous ballrooms in the country, providing solace during the hard years of the war. They dared to be an interracial group despite the cruelties of Jim Crow laws, and they dared to assert their talents although they were women in a "man's" profession. Their story, told in rich, thought-provoking poems and arresting, magnificent images, is the story of our nation - of our biggest challenges and our inspiring moments of glory." --,Dust Jacket.
Target Audience
Middle School.
Awards
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2010.
Awards
Notable Book for a Global Society award winner, 2010
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Nelson, M., Pinkney, J., & Malcom, L. (2009). Sweethearts of Rhythm: The Story of the Greatest All-Girl Swing Band in the World . Dial Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Nelson, Marilyn, 1946-, Jerry, Pinkney and Lily, Malcom. 2009. Sweethearts of Rhythm: The Story of the Greatest All-Girl Swing Band in the World. Dial Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Nelson, Marilyn, 1946-, Jerry, Pinkney and Lily, Malcom. Sweethearts of Rhythm: The Story of the Greatest All-Girl Swing Band in the World Dial Books, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Nelson, Marilyn, Jerry Pinkney, and Lily Malcom. Sweethearts of Rhythm: The Story of the Greatest All-Girl Swing Band in the World Dial Books, 2009.
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