Showing 1–4 of 4 titles

• Author: Andrea Davis Pinkney
• Format: Book

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  Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra

  By Andrea Davis Pinkney, Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator)

  Brian Pinkney masterfully uses color and movement to introduce today's children to the life and music of Duke Ellington, one of the great composers and jazz musicians of the twentieth century.

  • Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts
  • Randolph Caldecott Medal 1999 (Honor Title)
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9780786801787
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  Martin Rising: Requiem for a King

  By Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator)

  Dr. King's final months of life and the emotional aftermath of his assassination are recounted in this collection of poignant poetry.

  • Nonfiction, Poetry, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2019
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9780545702539
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  A Poem for Peter: The Story of Ezra Jack Keats and the Creation of The Snowy Day

  By Andrea Davis Pinkney, Lou Fancher (Illustrator), Steve Johnson (Illustrator)

  This homage to Ezra Jack Keats takes the form of a biographical poem, telling of his creation of Peter, the young, black protagonist of The Snowy Day, and Keats' impact on children's literature.

  • Nonfiction, Biography, Literature
  • Notable Children's Books 2017
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9780425287682
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  Rhythm Ride: A Road Trip through the Motown Sound

  By Andrea Davis Pinkney

  Take a ride with “the Groove” through Motown. Discover how Berry Gordy Jr. created musical hits and grew his company from a small business in Detroit to a huge studio in California.

  • Nonfiction, History, Arts
  • Notable Children's Books 2016
  • Older
  • ISBN: 9781596439733