Book: Born to Swing: Lil Hardin Armstrong’s Life in Jazz Author: Mara Rockliff Illustrator: Michele Wood Publisher: Calkins Creek, 2018 ISBN: 978-1-62979-555-3 Whenever I heard the name Armstrong, I always thought of Louis, until I read this book! Lil Hardin was a pianist in The New Orleans Creole Jazz Band playing at the Dreamland in…
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Book Review: Soldier Song
This well-written, beautifully illustrated picture book shines a light on the role of music during the Civil War, which helps to illuminate the humanity of the soldiers. Snippets of letters home are included in many page spreads, along with color-coded illustrations that help readers keep track of the positions of…