Trombone Shorty
(Kindle Book, OverDrive Read)
A 2016 Caldecott Honor Book and Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Award Winner
Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest.
Along with esteemed illustrator Bryan Collier, Andrews has created a lively picture book autobiography about how he followed his dream of becoming a musician, despite the odds, until he reached international stardom. Trombone Shorty is a celebration of the rich cultural history of New Orleans and the power of music.
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Level 4.2, 0.5 Points
Troy Andrews. (2015). Trombone Shorty. ABRAMS.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Troy Andrews. 2015. Trombone Shorty. ABRAMS.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Troy Andrews, Trombone Shorty. ABRAMS, 2015.
MLA Citation (style guide)Troy Andrews. Trombone Shorty. ABRAMS, 2015.
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