Description
| Author/Contributor(s): | Smith, Charles R.; Rodriguez, Edel |
| Publisher: | Neal Porter Books |
| Date: | 11/23/2021 |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Condition: | NEW |
Jimi Hendrix’s talent was epic, and so is this lyrical account of his life, with spectacular artwork by Edel Rodriguez– including a poster underneath the jacket!
From his turbulent childhood through his epical appearance at theMonterey and Woodstock festivals, Charles R. Smith Jr. covers it all inthis rich and rhythmic account of a singular life, accompanied by thepsychedelic splendor of Edel Rodriguez’s acid-tinged artwork.
Let me tell you a story,
a story ’bout a boy,
who became a man,
a git-tar man,
named Jimi.
Written as a series of verses beginning with intro and ending with outro, this unique mix of rhythm and rhyme captures the essence of rock icon Jimi Hendrix and his struggle to live life on his own terms.
Backmatter, including a select discography, timeline of Hendrix’s life, and a personal essay from the author, is included.
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year
A CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book
A CSMCL Best Multicultural Children’s Book of the Year
An Evanston Public Library Great Books for Kids pick!
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