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12 Days of New York

Author : Tonya Bolden

Publisher : Abrams

Page : 32 pages

File Size : 41,87 MB

Release : 2013-03-12

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1613124996

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DIVÂ /div When a group of students wins a trip to New York City, accompanied by their teacher, they aren’t sure where to start. Soon enough, they’re roaming the city, from the Statue of Liberty to Times Square, from Chinatown to Central Park, in order to discover what makes New York one of the greatest cities on Earth. Structured like the popular song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,†? Tonya Bolden’s text captures the fun and fast-paced spirit of New York, while Gilbert Ford’s illustrations embody its dynamic beauty and odd quirks. The book includes a map of all five boroughs of the city highlighting kid-friendly places to see when you visit. UPraise for 12 Days of New York/u "Ford's illustrations, rendered in a variety of media including India ink, gouache, dyes and Photoshop, depict the city in bright, glowing tones that are cartoonlike but manage to capture the essence of the people and places." —Kirkus Reviews "Ford’s mixed-media art features chunky India ink outlines and a broad palette that portrays afternoon, twilight, indoor, and outdoor scenes with equal skill… While the venues are recognizable, the adventurous perspectives Ford uses gives them a welcome freshness." —Publishers Weekly "Richly colored cartoon illustrations, with a dialogue bubble here and there for added humor, depict the wide-eyed characters and their surroundings with a fair amount of detail without overwhelming… A jolly jaunt introducing a few classic Big Apple landmarks." —Booklist "Vibrant illustration." —School Library Journal



The Messenger's Legacy

Author : Jim Magee

Publisher : iUniverse

Page : 298 pages

File Size : 20,37 MB

Release : 2001-10-30

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0595203752

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The Messenger's Legacy takes us where we want to be and makes us want to stay. This is truly a joyous, heady experience to be read again and again and shared with friends.



The Champ: The Story of Muhammad Ali

Author : Tonya Bolden

Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers

Page : 42 pages

File Size : 43,11 MB

Release : 2012-12-19

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0307983609

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An engaging look at life and legacy of Muhammad Ali for readers of all ages Muhammad Ali was one of the world’s best-known figures, and this incredible biography delves into precisely why. From his unlikely beginnings as a skinny, young Cassius Clay learning to box at a local gym to becoming the heavyweight champion of the world at the famous “Rumble in the Jungle,” where even the skies let loose with rain right after his victory, Ali has captivated the world. Tonya Bolden’s careful research and elegant telling, paired with R. Gregory Christie’s incredible paintings, make this a book that will inform and inspire readers of all ages. "Bolden's engaging text has a free-verse structure punctuated with enthusiastic exclamations that is enjoyable to read aloud.... The illustrations are striking." —School Library Journal (Starred review)



In Search of Buddy Bolden

Author : Donald M. Marquis

Publisher : LSU Press

Page : 260 pages

File Size : 48,20 MB

Release : 2005-09-01

Category : Music

ISBN : 9780807130933

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The beginnings of jazz and the story of Charles “Buddy” Bolden (1877–1931) are inextricably intertwined. Just after the turn of the century, New Orleanians could often hear Bolden’s powerful horn from the city’s parks and through dance hall windows. Despite his lack of formal training, his unique style—both musical and personal—made him the first “king” of New Orleans jazz and the inspiration for such later jazz greats as King Oliver, Kid Ory, and Louis Armstrong. For years the legend of Buddy Bolden was overshadowed by myths about his music, his reckless lifestyle, and his mental instability. In Search of Buddy Bolden overlays the myths with the substance of reality. Interviews with those who knew Bolden and an extensive array of primary sources enliven and inform Donald M. Marquis’s absorbing portrait of the brief but brilliant career of the first man of jazz. This paperback edition includes a new preface and appendix relating events and discoveries that have occurred since the book’s original publication in 1978.



Play the Way You Feel

Author : Kevin Whitehead

Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA

Page : 401 pages

File Size : 35,77 MB

Release : 2020

Category : Electronic books

ISBN : 0190847573

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"This book-both a narrative and a film directory-surveys and analyzes English-language feature films (and a few shorts and TV shows/movies) made between 1927 and 2016 that tell stories about jazz music, its musicians, its history and culture. Play the Way You Feel looks at jazz movies as a narrative tradition with recurring plot points and story tropes, whose roots and development are traced. It also demonstrates how jazz stories cut across diverse genres-biopic, romance, musical, comedy and science fiction, horror, crime and comeback stories, "race movies" and modernized Shakespeare-even as they constitute a genre of their own. The book is also a directory/checklist of such films, 66 of them with extensive credits, plus dozens more shorter/capsule discussions. Where jazz films are based on literary sources, they are examined, and the nature of their adaptation explored: what gets retained, removed, or invented? What do historical films get right and wrong? How does a film's music, and the style of the filmmaking itself, reinforce or undercut the story?--



Capital Days

Author : Tonya Bolden

Publisher : Harry N. Abrams

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 48,14 MB

Release : 2015-01-06

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9781419707339

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"Tells the story of Washington, D.C., through the story of an African American man, Michael Shiner, who lived there from approximately 1804 to 1880 and who kept a journal, excerpts of which are interspersed5 throughout the heavily illustrated text"--



Bibliophile: Diverse Spines

Author : Jane Mount

Publisher : Chronicle Books

Page : 147 pages

File Size : 37,11 MB

Release : 2021-10-18

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 1797214721

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It's time to diversify your reading list. This richly illustrated and vastly inclusive collection uplifts the works of authors who are often underrepresented in the literary world. Using their keen knowledge and deep love for all things literary, coauthors Jamise Harper (founder of the Diverse Spines book community) and Jane Mount (author of Bibliophile) collaborated to create an essential volume filled with treasures for every reader: • Dozens of themed illustrated book stacks—like Classics, Contemporary Fiction, Mysteries, Cookbooks, and more—all with an emphasis on authors of color and own voices • A look inside beloved bookstores owned by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color • Reading recommendations from leading BIPOC literary influencers Diversify your reading list to expand your world and shift your perspective. Kickstart your next literary adventure now! EASY TO GIFT: This portable guide is packed with more than 150 colorful illustrations is a perfect gift for any booklover. The textured paper cover, gold foil, and ribbon marker make this book a special gift or self-purchase. DISCOVER UNSUNG LITERARY HEROES: The authors dive deep into a wide variety of genres, such as Contemporary Fiction, Classics, Young Adult, Sci-Fi, and more to bring the works of authors of color to the fore. ENDLESS READING INSPIRATION: Themed book stacks and reading suggestions from luminaries of the literary world provide curated book recommendations. Your to-read list will thank you. Perfect for: bookish people; literary lovers; book club members; Mother's Day shoppers; stocking stuffers; followers of #DiverseSpines; Jane Mount and Ideal Bookshelf fans; Reese's Book Club and Oprah's Book Club followers; people who use Goodreads.com; readers wanting to expand/decolonize their book collections; people interested in uplifting BIPOC voices; antiracist activists and educators; grads and students; librarians and library patrons wanting to expand/decolonize their book collections; people interested in uplifting BIPOC voices; antiracist activists and educators; grads and students; librarians and library patrons



The Bolden Legacy

Author : Essie M. Franklin

Publisher : Xlibris Corporation

Page : 78 pages

File Size : 35,54 MB

Release : 2010-12-20

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 1456835688

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The reason for my writing this book is to not only to document my familys history, but to celebrate a long history of family togetherness, love and growth. From humble roots we came and appreciate our heritage and look forward to the future. From the union of two people, sprang an abundance of children, grandparents, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. The family has a strong Christian base that has passed from generation to generation. The Musical talent of many of the family members is also very obvious. From the church to professional gospel and jazz artists, we love our music. The Bolden/Grayson family has spread all over the U.S., but we still maintain strong family bonds and enjoy when we can come together and celebrates as a family. Although there have been numerous occasions for us to come together for the loss of loved ones, we end up celebrating life also, and our time together as a family. We communicate about family business, just to pass time or unfortunately, to pass along bad news. Communications is very important to us as a family.



Ed Bolden and Black Baseball in Philadelphia

Author : Courtney Michelle Smith

Publisher : McFarland

Page : 190 pages

File Size : 31,78 MB

Release : 2017-01-26

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 0786478497

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For nearly 40 years, Ed Bolden dominated black baseball in Philadelphia. He owned two teams, the Darby-based Hilldale Club and the Philadelphia Stars, and briefly led the Eastern Colored League, which he founded. Winner of two championships--one with each team--he experienced the highs and lows of the Negro Leagues. He remained with the Stars until his death in 1950, which foreshadowed the dissolution of the Negro Leagues in the face of Major League Baseball's integration. This book examines Bolden's leadership of both teams through economic downturns, racial discrimination and two world wars.



Searching for Sarah Rector

Author : Tonya Bolden

Publisher : Abrams

Page : 84 pages

File Size : 19,57 MB

Release : 2014-01-07

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1613125313

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The incredible and little-known story of Sarah Rector, once the wealthiest Black woman in America, from Coretta Scott King Honor Award winner Tonya Bolden Searching for Sarah Rector brings to light the intriguing mystery of Sarah Rector, who was born into an impoverished family in 1902 in Indian Territory and later was famously hailed by the Chicago Defender as “the wealthiest colored girl in the world.” Author Tonya Bolden sets Rector’s rags-to-riches tale against the backdrop of American history, including the creation of Indian Territory; the making of Oklahoma, with its Black towns and boomtowns; and the wild behavior of many greedy and corrupt adults. At the age of eleven, Sarah was a very rich young girl. Even so, she was powerless . . . helpless in the whirlwind of drama—and danger—that swirled around her. Then one day word came that she had disappeared. This is her story, and the story of other children like her, filled with ups and downs, bizarre goings-on, and a heap of crimes. Out of a trove of primary documents, including court and census records, as well as interviews with family members, Bolden painstakingly pieces together the events of Sarah’s life.