Sweethearts of Rhythm is a 2009 book by Marilyn Nelson and illustrated by Jerry Pinkney, published by Dial Books for Young Readers. It is about various musical instruments in a pawnshop poetically reminiscing about the jazz band, International Sweethearts of Rhythm.
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| Author | Marilyn Nelson |
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| Illustrator | Jerry Pinkney |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature, picture book, American poetry |
| Published | 2009 (Dial Press) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 79 |
| ISBN | 9780803731875 |
| OCLC | 269282146 |
| Book designed by Lily Malcolm | |
Reception
editThe Horn Book Magazine, in a review of Sweethearts of Rhythm, wrote "Nelson's verbal evocations of the music and its players, and her wry asides .. re-create a wartime when the absence of men enabled these talented women to pursue their art. Pinkney does them proud in expansive wordless spreads between the poems plus full-page art facing each poem;".[1]
Booklist', in a starred review, found "Words and pictures swinging together capture the Sweethearts in full cry."[1] and School Library Journal wrote "Nelson's syncopated poetry jives perfectly with Pinkney's layered watercolors".[1]
Sweethearts of Rhythm has also been reviewed by Publishers Weekly,[2] Library Media Connection magazine,[3] Voice of Youth Advocates,[1] and Kirkus Reviews.[4]
Awards
edit- 2009 Publishers Weekly Best Children's Books[5]
- 2010 ALA Notable Children's Book[6]
- 2010 Notable Social Studies Trade Books For Young People—History/Life & Culture in the America[7]
- 2010 Notable Book for a Global Society: Poetry[8]
- 2010 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award—nominated[9]
- 2014 National Endowment for the Humanities Nonfiction Booklist for Young Readers: 9–13[10]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c d "Sweethearts of rhythm : the story of the greatest all-girl swing band in the world: Reviews". Washington County, Oregon: Washington County Cooperative Library Services. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
- ^ "The Old African (starred review)". Publishers Weekly. October 24, 2006. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
Based on legend, this story by frequent collaborators Lester and Pinkney moves gracefully and affectingly from darkness into light.
- ^ "Sweethearts of Rhythm". Issaquah, WA: King County Library System. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
Although the vocabulary may be somewhat difficult for a struggling reader, each poem is so jam packed with history and culture that this book deserves a place in any library. Highly Recommended.
- ^ "Sweethearts of Rhythm (starred review)". Kirkus Reviews. September 15, 2009. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
Nelson brings her signature poetic treatment of history to this outstanding collaboration with illustrator Pinkney
- ^ "Best Children's Books of 2009". Publishers Weekly. November 2, 2009. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
Gloriously evocative poetry and paintings
- ^ "20Sweethearts of Rhythm: The Story of The Greatest All-Girl Swing Band in the World". American Library Association. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
Unique poetry and creative illustrations
- ^ "History/Life & Culture in the America" (PDF). Social Education (Supplement). National Council for the Social Studies: 10. 2010. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
- ^ "2010 Notable Books for a Global Society" (PDF). Children's Literature & Reading Special Interest Group. International Reading Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 August 2014. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ "2010 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award Nominations". American Library Association. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
Early 1940s history comes to life
- ^ "Nonfiction Favorites". The National Endowment for the Humanities. April 30, 2014. Retrieved January 22, 2017.