Friday, September 23, 2011

PB#12 Jimi Sounds Like A Rainbow

Author: Gary Golio
Title: Jimi Sounds Like A Rainbow
Illustrator: Javaka Steptoe
Genre: Juvenile Literature
Subgenre: Biography; Ages 9-12 (Grades 4-8)
Theme: Inspiration is all around!
Primary and Secondary characters: Jimi Hendrix
Awards: Coretta Scott King Award
Publishing company: Clarion Books
Brief summary of how to use with students: This book is likely to fascinate older children and reluctant readers who might be familiar with Hendrix's music, and could easily be tied into art and music curriculum.

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