"Roots and Blues" by Arnold Adoff is a vibrant celebration of African American history and culture, conveyed through a mosaic of poetry. The book explores the deep connections between music, heritage, and identity, intertwining elements of the blues with powerful imagery and rhythmic language. Each poem pays homage to iconic figures in blues music while also delving into the broader struggles and triumphs of the African American experience. Adoff's work invites readers to feel the pulse of the music and the weight of its history, making it a poignant tribute to a genre that has shaped cultural landscapes. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 96 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2011 by Houghton Mifflin .

J. Patrick Lewis is the Poetry Foundation's 2011-2013 Children's Poet Laureate. He is the award-winning author of more than 75 books for young people and lives in Westerville, Ohio. R. Gregory Christie lives in Brooklyn, New York.