Sweethearts of Rhythm: The Story of the Greatest All-Girl Swing Band in the World
School year: Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 80
Published: 2009
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"Sweethearts of Rhythm" tells the inspiring story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, an all-girl swing band that broke racial and gender barriers during the 1930s and 40s. The narrative celebrates the talents of diverse young women who played an important role in the music scene, despite the social challenges of their time. Through vivid storytelling and lyrical prose, Marilyn Nelson highlights their passion for music, resilience, and the strong sense of sisterhood that united them. The book serves as a testament to their contributions to jazz history and their enduring influence on future generations of musicians. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.
There are 80 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Dial Books .
Marilyn Nelson is a professor of English at the University of Connecticut and lives in Storrs, CT. Jerry Pinkney has been illustrating children's books since 1964 and has the rare distinction of being the recipient of: Five Caldecott Honor Medals
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books - Teens
This book was recognised in the Teens category of the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 10-14 Years
This book was recognised in the Ages 10-14 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.