Swing Sisters: The Story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (864 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0823419703 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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There, students worked hard on their studies, and no one worked harder than the young musicians who played in the Sweethearts, the school's all-girl swing band. Their music had rhythms and melodies that got people dancing! When the Sweethearts left Piney Woods, they moved to Washington, D.C., to try to make it to the big-time in an era when integrated musical groups were practically unheard of. Laurence Clifton Jones opened a special home for African American orphans in Mississippi called Piney Woods Country Life School. "In 1909 Dr. It wasn't always easy, and it wasn't always safe, but the talented Sweethearts of Rhythm ultimately became an international sensation. The rhythmic text and exuberant illustrations celebrate these courageous musicians who chipped away at racist and sexist barriers, and whose music reminded audiences how great it feels to be alive."
Laurence Clifton Jones, who founded the institution for orphans in 1909. From School Library Journal Gr 2–5—The groundbreaking interracial, all-female jazz band gets a nice call out in this vibrant informational picture book. The often wordy narrative comes off a little dry at times, reading a little too much like a textbook. The International Sweethearts of Rhythm got their start in 1939 at the Piney Woods Country Life School in Jackson, MS, as a school band created by Dr. An inspirational tale to be lauded during curriculum units on women's, African American, and jazz history, this work should be shared with readers not ye
A good " FIRST step" in introducing children to a much overlooked pioneer musical jazz band My guess is that most parents - or even librarians - who will discover this new book on the pioneering jazz band "The International Sweethearts of Rhythm" will choose it because of the cover art which shows three black women playing clarinet, trumpet and sax on the front cover and thr. James Charnock said Another Almost-Forgotten Part of Our Country's History. This book is another revelation of the time in U.S. history when separation of the races was preferred and enforced by the white majority. Reading of such prejudicial behavior in a group setting (a read-aloud program), I find, tends to arouse "angry" feelings in young teens. Neverthel. Julie Audibert said The Sweethearts Swing!. The inspiring story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm is one that I wish every child knew about. Karen Deans’ beautiful new picture book, SWING SISTERS: THE STORY OF THE INTERNATIONAL SWEETHEARTS OF RHYTHM, is a great way to get that ball rolling. Geared fo