Swing sisters : the story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Cepeda, Joe, Illustrator
Published
New York : Holiday House, 2015.
Status
Westover - Kids Nonfiction
J 781.65 DEANS
1 available
J 781.65 DEANS
1 available
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Published
New York : Holiday House, 2015.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color ; 24 x 29 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"In 1909 Dr. Laurence Clifton Jones opened a special home for African American orphans in Mississippi called Piney Woods Country Life School. 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. 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."
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Deans, K., & Cepeda, J. (2015). Swing sisters: the story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm (First edition.). Holiday House.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Deans, Karen and Joe, Cepeda. 2015. Swing Sisters: The Story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm. Holiday House.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Deans, Karen and Joe, Cepeda. Swing Sisters: The Story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm Holiday House, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Deans, Karen., and Joe Cepeda. Swing Sisters: The Story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm First edition., Holiday House, 2015.
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