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

Jimmy's rhythm and blues (other title)
Meadows, Michelle, (author.). Law, Jamiel, (illustrator.). HarperCollins (Firm), (publisher.).

Summary:

"Before he became a legendary 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 vivid and striking 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." -- Jacket flap.
"This first-ever picture book biography of the legendary writer and activist introduces readers to this passionate Black man who discovered his true power in the written word, which opened the world to him as he used his voice fearlessly."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0063273470
  • ISBN: 9780063273474
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2024]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Subject:
Baldwin, James, 1924-1987 > Juvenile literature.
African American authors > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Authors, American > 20th century > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Biographies.
Picture books.

Available copies

  • 34 of 34 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)

Holds

  • 1 current hold with 34 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Hot Springs Library J BIO BALDWIN MEA (Text) 30229101398674 Juvenile Biography Available -
Black Mountain Library j818.5409 MEA (Text) 0020660216969 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Braswell Memorial Main Library JB Baldwin (Text) 37807000062509 Juvenile Biography Available -
Carver School Road Branch JB Baldwin, James (Text) 0112523598530 Juvenile Biography Available -
Cliffdale Library JB BALDWIN (Text) 31781068838257 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Cliffdale Library JB BALDWIN (Text) 31781069553004 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Columbus Library J B BALDWIN (Text) 31250200091982 Juvenile Biography Available -
East Asheville Library jB BALDWIN (Text) 0020660242338 Juvenile Biography Available -
Enka-Candler Library jB BALDWIN (Text) 0020660218478 Juvenile Biography Available -
Fairview Library jB BALDWIN (Text) 0020660443035 Juvenile Biography Available -

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