Song for Jimi : the story of guitar legend Jimi Hendrix / Charles R. Smith Jr. ; illustrations by Edel Rodriguez.
Material type: TextPublisher: New York : Neal Porter Books/Holiday House, [2021]Edition: First editionDescription: 56 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780823443338
- 0823443337
- Hendrix, Jimi -- Juvenile literature
- Guitarists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Musicians -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- Rock musicians -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- African American rock musicians -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- African American musicians -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
- African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Children's Biography | HENDRIX, J. S644 | Available | 33111010893937 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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 the Monterey and Woodstock festivals, Charles R. Smith Jr. covers it all in this rich and rhythmic account of a singular life, accompanied by the psychedelic 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!
Includes bibliographical references and discography.
"The story of guitarist Jimi Hendrix's career told in verse"-- Provided by publisher
From his turbulent childhood through his epical appearance at the Monterey and Woodstock festivals, Charles R. Smith Jr. covers it all in this rich and rhythmic account of a singular life, accompanied by the psychedelic splendor of Edel Rodriguez’s acid-tinged artwork. 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.
Ages 7+. Holiday House.
Grades 2-3. Holiday House.