"Dizzy" by Jonah Winter tells the story of a young girl named Dizzy who dreams of becoming a jazz musician in a world where opportunities for girls in the 1920s are limited. Inspired by the vibrant music scene, she battles societal expectations and her own insecurities. Through her determination and passion for music, Dizzy navigates challenges, discovers her unique voice, and embraces her identity. The narrative captures the rhythm and spirit of the jazz age, highlighting themes of empowerment, resilience, and the transformative power of art. Ultimately, it is a celebration of following one’s dreams against the odds. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 48 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 2006 by Scholastic US .

Andrea Pinkney is the author of many award-winning books for children. Many were collaborations with her husband, illustrator Brian Pinkney. She is also an editor at Scholastic. They live in Brooklyn with their two children. Sean Qualls is the illustrator of a number of celebrated books for children Jonah Winter is the author of Barack , Dizzy , Diego , and Atheneum's own Sonia Sotomayor , and Roberto Clemente , to name a few. He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.