Trombone Shorty
Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest. Along with esteemed illustrator Bryan Collier, Andrews has created a lively picture book autobiography about how he followed his dream of becoming a musician, despite the odds, until he reached international stardom.
Winner of a 2016 Randolph Caldecott Honor, recognizing the artists of the most distinguished American picture books for children
Winner of the 2016 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award, recognizing outstanding African American illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values
Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest. Along with esteemed illustrator Bryan Collier, Andrews has created a lively picture book autobiography about how he followed his dream of becoming a musician, despite the odds, until he reached international stardom. Trombone Shorty is a celebration of the rich cultural history of New Orleans and the power of music.
| SKU | M10916 |
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| ISBN | 9781419714658 |
| Language | English |
| Guided Reading Level | Q |
| Product Type | Hardcover Books |
| Additional Contributor | Bryan Collier |
| Primary Contributor | Troy Andrews |
| Age Groups | Ages 4 to 6, Ages 7 to 9 |
| Publisher | ABRAMS |