Blues boy : the B. B. King story / by Alice Faye Duncan ; paintings by Carl Joe Williams.
"At twelve years old, Riley B. King borrowed fifteen dollars from his boss to buy a used guitar. Before long, he was playing his music for jubilant crowds all over the world. Blues Boy chronicles B. B. King's inspiring journey from his childhood in the Jim Crow South to global stardom. It is a compelling biography about the widely known and celebrated American music figure as well as a beautifully illustrated picture book with themes of family, community, history, kindness, empathy, and justice. Acclaimed author Alice Faye Duncan makes B.B. King's story both accessible and inspiring for young readers. The text is sometimes uplifting and sometimes heart-wrenching, but always carries emotional depth, much like the music it celebrates. Illustrator and visual artist Carl Joe Williams provides artwork that is rich and distinctive, bringing B.B. King's story to life on every page. Blues Boy will find a place on the shelf with books like Trombone Shorty and Radiant Child. Includes backmatter."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780063334021
- ISBN: 006333402X
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, New York : Greenwillow Books, an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2026].
- Copyright: ©2026
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references.
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- Subject:
- King, B. B. > Juvenile literature.
Blues musicians > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Guitarists > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature. - Genre:
- Biographies.
Literature.
Available copies
- 14 of 17 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 17 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | J BIO KING DUN (Text) | 30229101436235 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
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