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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 1998
Gr 4-9 A pictorial time line of African-American music from the 1500s to the 1990s. The text, made up of free verse and music lyrics, incorporates different font sizes, shapes, and colors to underline the mood of each genre. A chronology gives a historical perspective and a context for young readers. It invites them to learn more, mentioning parallel historical events and the well-known singers, songwriters, and recording artists of the time. The first thre...Log In or Sign Up to Read More