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4.33 AVERAGE
4.33 AVERAGE
This was so good! I love Trombone Shorty's story and I'm super excited to see what more I can learn/see of him when I go to NOLA this summer for ALA! I like how the illustrations include drawings and real pictures, a lot like Radiant Child by Javaka Steptoe. Monarch Nominee 2018.
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Trombone Shorty is a memoir in children's form. I enjoyed the story and loved the illustrations, as they combined photographs with drawings, silhouettes and Trombone horns spaced throughout the book.
I haven't been to Mardi personally, yet I could see and feel what the author spoke of. I played the flute growing up, so I understand his love of music and dedication to the art. The New Orleans sound though, is one in itself. The sound, the feel and the HEART with every note played.....and I could feel it in this book.
I haven't been to Mardi personally, yet I could see and feel what the author spoke of. I played the flute growing up, so I understand his love of music and dedication to the art. The New Orleans sound though, is one in itself. The sound, the feel and the HEART with every note played.....and I could feel it in this book.
I love the authors voice. It's so energetic and feels like a real kid.
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Loved this book! The author's note had me wiping away tears. Such an uplifting story of Trombone Shorty following his dream to learn and play the music that embodied the spirit of his beloved hometown. I could hear the music through the gorgeous illustrations and this would make one fun story time!
Loved this book! The author's note had me wiping away tears. Such an uplifting story of Trombone Shorty following his dream to learn and play the music that embodied the spirit of his beloved hometown. I could hear the music through the gorgeous illustrations and this would make one fun story time!
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Beautiful illustrations telling a beautiful story of how he became Trombone Shorty.
This book is a children’s autobiography of the author's life growing up in the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans. He started playing trombone at age 4 and led his own band at age 6. He played on stage at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival with Bo Diddley when he was barely big enough to hold the instrument he was playing. It’s a story of following your passion with all of your heart and effort!
The art throughout the book is gorgeous. The writing is done so well that I felt drawn into the story and into New Orleans. The paragraphs at the end that tell how far the author has come with his passion are inspiring.
Why this book is on the banned and challenging list is truly baffling. There is nothing to object to outside of representation of Black skin, New Orleans music and culture and the success that one person made of his life by practicing his craft.
The art throughout the book is gorgeous. The writing is done so well that I felt drawn into the story and into New Orleans. The paragraphs at the end that tell how far the author has come with his passion are inspiring.
Why this book is on the banned and challenging list is truly baffling. There is nothing to object to outside of representation of Black skin, New Orleans music and culture and the success that one person made of his life by practicing his craft.
Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews was so named because he was shorter than the trombone he played. In this picture book he shares his experience falling in love with music as he grew up in New Orleans. The book is self-confident and hopeful, inspiring children to pursue their own passions and be the best they can be.