{"product_id":"struttin-with-some-barbecue-lil-hardin-armstrong-becomes-the-first-lady-of-jazz-hardcover","title":"Struttin' with Some Barbecue: Lil Hardin Armstrong Becomes the First Lady of Jazz - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePatricia Hruby Powell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRachel Himes\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLil Hardin and her man, Louis Armstrong, were musical royalty--inventing a new kind of sound--makin' jazz. Believe it, baby!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the true story of Lil Hardin Armstrong: pianist, composer, and bandleader in the early days of jazz. Ahead of her time, Lil made a career for herself--and for Louis Armstrong, her modest, unassuming husband. Louis might never have become the groundbreaking jazz player he was, if it hadn't been for Lil. Scat-inspired verse celebrates how Lil overcame race and gender barriers to become the first lady of the Chicago jazz scene. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Brimming with a contagious love of jazz and its first lady, this work brings down the house\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003eSTARRED review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcclaimed author Patricia Hruby Powell grew up in a musical family, became a concert dancer and choreographer, and married a jazz musician. When she hears Lil's music, she can't help but dance. Patricia's debut book, \u003ci\u003eJosephine\u003c\/i\u003e, received a Sibert Honor and a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor. Her equally moving and powerful second book, \u003ci\u003eLoving vs. Virginia\u003c\/i\u003e, established Patricia as a commanding voice in children's literature. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRachel Himes is a museum educator, author, and illustrator. Her debut picture book, \u003ci\u003ePrincess and the Peas\u003c\/i\u003e, puts a modern African American spin on the classic fairy tale. In \u003ci\u003eStruttin' with Some Barbecue\u003c\/i\u003e, Rachel conveys Lil's energy and verve through acrylic and collage illustrations inspired by period art and music. www.rachelhimes.com\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.1 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 11, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Struttin' with Some Barbecue: Lil Hardin Armstrong Becomes the First Lady of Jazz\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47538459967709,"sku":"9781580897402","price":22.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/vjFdArGFTW9781580897402.webp?v=1772546237","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/struttin-with-some-barbecue-lil-hardin-armstrong-becomes-the-first-lady-of-jazz-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}