"Brown Like Me" Books
Books for Kids Featuring Black Characters
The story of Ella Fitzgerald's musical career is told from the perspective of Scat Cat Monroe. The unlikely story-teller (a cat) tells how Fitzgerald started out as an aspiring dancer, but went on to sing at the Savoy with artists like Dizzy Gillespie.
Through the poetry of blues lyrics, bits and pieces of the African American experience from the end of slavery through the beginning of the civil rights movement is shared in this book.
A celebration of jazz music, this beautifully illustrated book includes a glossary of jazz terms as well as a history of jazz timeline.
This book is about the many sounds that legendary jazz saxophonist John Coltrane heard in his everyday life growing up that contributed to his success.
Based on Bob Marley's song "Three Little Birds," this adaption is so inspiring and cheerful! The bright, vivid colors and the adorable young boy remind me not to worry about a thing, "cause every little thing is gonna be all right."
Set to the lyrics of the classic lullaby, a father and big brother try to stop baby sister from crying when mama heads out to run errands.
From the "Little People, Big Dreams" book series, this book highlights the life of jazz great, Ella Fitzgerald, the "First Lady of Song."
