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| Author | Walter Dean Myers |
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| Illustrator | Christopher Myers |
| Language | English |
| Genre | picture book |
| Published | 2006 (A Holiday House Book) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Awards | Coretta Scott King Award honor book for illustrator |
| ISBN | 0-8234-1545-7 |
Jazz is a 2006 picture book by Walter Dean Myers, illustrated by Christopher Myers. The picture book is a collection of illustrations and rhyming text celebrating the roots of Jazz music.
Jazz is a collection of poetry and illustrations that interprets the styles and roots of Jazz music including Ragtime, Swing, Bebop, and fusion.
Publishers Weekly called the book a "mesmerizing verbal and visual riff on a uniquely American art form." [1] Kirkus Reviews praises this book that "stands as a welcome addition to the literature of jazz: In a genre all too often done poorly for children, it stands out as one of the few excellent treatments." [2]
Jazz was named a Coretta Scott King Award honor book for illustration. [3]