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Silence Sounds Simple

A Day in the Life of John Cage

by Gary Golio ...

Illustrated by Andrea D'Aquino ...

Spend a day with composer John Cage—hear what he hears, see what he sees, and get caught up in the music he weaves from his experiences. Here is a nonfiction picture book perfect for kids ages 7–10 who love music and exploring the world of sounds around them.John Cage is a man who makes music with screws and bolts or with rubber bands. He’ll play a toy piano onstage in his suit. Why? To make ... Read more

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Spend a day with composer John Cage—hear what he hears, see what he sees, and get caught up in the music he weaves from his experiences. Here is a nonfiction picture book perfect for kids ages 7–10 who love music and exploring the world of sounds around them.John Cage is a man who makes music with screws and bolts or with rubber bands. He’ll play a toy piano onstage in his suit. Why? To make
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William Carney Carries the Flag

The Heroic Journey of a Black Civil War Soldier

by Gary Golio ...

Illustrated by E. B. Lewis ...

**The true story of a brave Civil War soldier from the first Black regiment who was awarded the Congressional Medal of HonorAn inspiring nonfiction picture book for ages 7-10 from award-winning author-illustrator duo Gary Golio and E. B. Lewis.**During the Civil War battle at Fort Wagner in South Carolina William Carney performed a brave and noble act. When his regiment's color guard carrying the ... Read more

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**The true story of a brave Civil War soldier from the first Black regiment who was awarded the Congressional Medal of HonorAn inspiring nonfiction picture book for ages 7-10 from award-winning author-illustrator duo Gary Golio and E. B. Lewis.**During the Civil War battle at Fort Wagner in South Carolina William Carney performed a brave and noble act. When his regiment's color guard carrying the
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Dark Was the Night

Blind Willie Johnson's Journey to the Stars

by Gary Golio ...

Illustrated by E. B. Lewis ...

The poignant story of Blind Willie Johnson--the legendary Texas musician whose song "Dark Was the Night" was included on the Voyager I space probe's Golden RecordWillie Johnson was born in 1897, and from the beginning he loved to sing--and play his cigar box guitar. But his childhood was interrupted when he lost his mother and his sight. How does a blind boy make his way in the world? Fortunately ... Read more

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The poignant story of Blind Willie Johnson--the legendary Texas musician whose song "Dark Was the Night" was included on the Voyager I space probe's Golden RecordWillie Johnson was born in 1897, and from the beginning he loved to sing--and play his cigar box guitar. But his childhood was interrupted when he lost his mother and his sight. How does a blind boy make his way in the world? Fortunately
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Strange Fruit

Billie Holiday and the Power of a Protest Song

by Gary Golio ...

Illustrated by Charlotte Riley-Webb ...

Silence.That was the response at Cafe Society the first time Billie Holiday performed a song called "Strange Fruit." In the 1930s, Billie was known as a performer of jazz and blues music, but this song wasn't either of those things. It was a song about injustice, and it would change her life forever.Discover how two outsiders—Billie Holiday, a young black woman raised in poverty, and Abel Meeropol ... Read more

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Silence.That was the response at Cafe Society the first time Billie Holiday performed a song called "Strange Fruit." In the 1930s, Billie was known as a performer of jazz and blues music, but this song wasn't either of those things. It was a song about injustice, and it would change her life forever.Discover how two outsiders—Billie Holiday, a young black woman raised in poverty, and Abel Meeropol
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The Soldier's Friend

Walt Whitman's Extraordinary Service in the American Civil War

by Gary Golio ...

Illustrated by E. B. Lewis ...

**A Kirkus Best Picture Book of the YearWalt Whitman is celebrated as an iconic American poet, but few know of the crucial and heroic role he played tending to the wounded and dying in Civil War hospitals. This nonfiction picture book highlights Whitman’s compassion and teaches an important lesson about empathy, making this a perfect social-emotional learning title for young readers.★ Kirkus ... Read more

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**A Kirkus Best Picture Book of the YearWalt Whitman is celebrated as an iconic American poet, but few know of the crucial and heroic role he played tending to the wounded and dying in Civil War hospitals. This nonfiction picture book highlights Whitman’s compassion and teaches an important lesson about empathy, making this a perfect social-emotional learning title for young readers.★ Kirkus
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Everywhere Beauty Is Harlem

The Vision of Photographer Roy DeCarava

by Gary Golio ...

Illustrated by E. B. Lewis ...

**A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor BookA Shelf Awareness Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Best Picture Book of the YearA Kirkus Best Picture Book BiographyCCBC Choices 2025A Kirkus Reviews Most Anticipated Book of 2024The New York Public Library Best Books for Kids 2024 (Top 10)A child of the Harlem Renaissance and an artistic collaborator of Langston Hughes, Roy DeCarava is an unsung hero of ... Read more

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**A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor BookA Shelf Awareness Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Best Picture Book of the YearA Kirkus Best Picture Book BiographyCCBC Choices 2025A Kirkus Reviews Most Anticipated Book of 2024The New York Public Library Best Books for Kids 2024 (Top 10)A child of the Harlem Renaissance and an artistic collaborator of Langston Hughes, Roy DeCarava is an unsung hero of
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Sonny Rollins Plays the Bridge

by Gary Golio ...

Illustrated by James Ransome ...

James Ransome's glorious art celebrates jazz icon Sonny Rollins and how he found an inspired spot to practice his saxophone when his neighbors complained.Sonny Rollins loved his saxophone. As a teenager, he was already playing with jazz stars and making a name for himself. But in 1959, at age twenty-nine, he took a break from performing—to work on being a better, not just famous, musician. ... Read more

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James Ransome's glorious art celebrates jazz icon Sonny Rollins and how he found an inspired spot to practice his saxophone when his neighbors complained.Sonny Rollins loved his saxophone. As a teenager, he was already playing with jazz stars and making a name for himself. But in 1959, at age twenty-nine, he took a break from performing—to work on being a better, not just famous, musician.
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Carlos Santana

Sound of the Heart, Song of the World

by Gary Golio ...

Illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez ...

Discover the childhood story of Carlos Santana in Gary Golio's Sound of the Heart, Song of the World, featuring illustrations by Rudy Gutierrez, the internationally celebrated artist who created the iconic Carlos Santana Shaman CD cover.Carlos Santana grew up surrounded by music. His father, a beloved mariachi performer, teaches his son how to play the violin when he is only six years old. But whe ... Read more

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Discover the childhood story of Carlos Santana in Gary Golio's Sound of the Heart, Song of the World, featuring illustrations by Rudy Gutierrez, the internationally celebrated artist who created the iconic Carlos Santana Shaman CD cover.Carlos Santana grew up surrounded by music. His father, a beloved mariachi performer, teaches his son how to play the violin when he is only six years old. But whe
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Spirit Seeker

John Coltrane's Musical Journey

by Gary Golio ...

Illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez ...

Growing up, John was a seeker. He wondered about spirit, and the meaning of life. And whether music could be a key to unlocking those mysteries. Like his grandfather’s preaching and his parents’ songs, could John’s music bring people closer to God?Told in moving prose and powerfully illustrated, this is the story of a shy, curious boy from a deeply religious family who grew up to find solace and ... Read more

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Growing up, John was a seeker. He wondered about spirit, and the meaning of life. And whether music could be a key to unlocking those mysteries. Like his grandfather’s preaching and his parents’ songs, could John’s music bring people closer to God?Told in moving prose and powerfully illustrated, this is the story of a shy, curious boy from a deeply religious family who grew up to find solace and
... Read more
When Bob Met Woody

The Story of the Young Bob Dylan

by Gary Golio ...

Illustrated by Marc Burckhardt ...

An enchanting, true story of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature winner, Bob Dylan, and his mentor, Woody Guthrie."Hey hey, Woody Guthrie, I wrote you a song..."When Bob finished, Woody's face lit up like the sun.Bob Dylan is a musical icon, an American legend, and, quite simply, a poet. But before he became Bob Dylan, he was Bob Zimmerman, a kid from rural Minnesota.This lyrical and gorgeously ... Read more

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An enchanting, true story of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature winner, Bob Dylan, and his mentor, Woody Guthrie."Hey hey, Woody Guthrie, I wrote you a song..."When Bob finished, Woody's face lit up like the sun.Bob Dylan is a musical icon, an American legend, and, quite simply, a poet. But before he became Bob Dylan, he was Bob Zimmerman, a kid from rural Minnesota.This lyrical and gorgeously
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The Soldier's Friend

Walt Whitman's Extraordinary Service in the American Civil War

by Gary Golio ...

Narrated by L.J. Ganser ...

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Walt Whitman is celebrated as an iconic American poet, but few know of the crucial and heroic role he played tending to the wounded and dying in Civil War hospitals. This nonfiction book highlights Whitman’s compassion and teaches an important lesson about empathy, making this a perfect social-emotional learning title for young readers.In December of 1862, Walt Whitman left Brooklyn, New York, for ... Read more

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Walt Whitman is celebrated as an iconic American poet, but few know of the crucial and heroic role he played tending to the wounded and dying in Civil War hospitals. This nonfiction book highlights Whitman’s compassion and teaches an important lesson about empathy, making this a perfect social-emotional learning title for young readers.In December of 1862, Walt Whitman left Brooklyn, New York, for
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Scary Bears

by Mark Revis ...

Mark's Mad Phonic Series is a set of graded readers helping children learn to read. The series starts from your child's first words and continues to reading fluency. This is Level 8 Book 2. Benny is dared to take a trip to the basement of a very scary house. But you'll never guess what he finds there!This is NOT just a story!This is part of a series of books to help young children to read. This ... Read more

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Mark's Mad Phonic Series is a set of graded readers helping children learn to read. The series starts from your child's first words and continues to reading fluency. This is Level 8 Book 2. Benny is dared to take a trip to the basement of a very scary house. But you'll never guess what he finds there!This is NOT just a story!This is part of a series of books to help young children to read. This
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