Jimmy's rhythm & blues : the extraordinary life of James Baldwin / written by Michelle Meadows ; illustrated by Jamiel Law.

Jimmy's rhythm & blues : the extraordinary life of James Baldwin / written by Michelle Meadows ; illustrated by Jamiel Law.

First edition.

9780063273474 (hardcover)
0063273470 (hardcover)

New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2024]

©2024

English

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, portraits ; 29 cm

CMC PS3552.A45 Z8235 2024

818/.5409 B

"Before he became a writer, James "Jimmy" Baldwin was a young boy from Harlem, New York, who loved stories. He found joy in the rhythm of music, family, and books. But Jimmy also found the blues, as a Black man living in America. When he discovered the written word, he discovered true power. Writing gave him a voice. And that voice opened the world to Jimmy. From the publication of the groundbreaking collection of essays The Fire Next Time to his passionate demonstrations during the civil rights movement, Jimmy used his voice fearlessly. Michelle Meadows, author of Brave Ballerina and Flying High, introduces young readers to the great American novelist, essayist, poet, playwright, orator, and artist James Baldwin, who, with the fire of his pen, dared a nation to dream of a more equitable world filled with love. Brought to life with warm illustrations by Jamiel Law, Jimmy's Rhythm & Blues chronicles the life of an incredible visionary who left an indelible mark on American literature and history." -- Provided by publisher.

Back matter includes author's note, James Baldwin's oeuvre, and timeline.
Endpapers include photographs of James Baldwin.

Includes bibliographical references.

Grades: K-3.
Ages: 4-8.

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