{"product_id":"i-see-the-rhythm-9780892392124","title":"I See the Rhythm","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoretta Scott King Illustrator Award - American Library Association (ALA)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ei see the rhythm\u003c\/i\u003eis an inspiring celebration of African American music and the far-reaching impact it has had on the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Michele Wood and Toyomi Ingus, the award-winning artist and author of \u003ci\u003eGoing Back Home\u003c\/i\u003e, comes their second book, \u003ci\u003ei see the rhythm\u003c\/i\u003e, a uniquely visual and poetic introduction to the history of African American music.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning with the roots of black music in Africa and continuing on to contemporary hip hop, \u003ci\u003ei see the rhythm\u003c\/i\u003e takes us on a musical journey through time. We are invited to feel the rhythm of work songs on a southern plantation, to see the rhythm of jazz from a balcony in New Orleans, to dance to the rhythm of swing at the Savoy in Harlem, and to rejoice to the rhythm of gospel from a church pew on a Sunday morning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach stunning spread-including art, poetic text, a description of the music style, and a time line of selected historical events-encompasses the spirit of the times and the strength of the communities where the music was born. Igus's lyrical text, matched with Wood's daring vision, captures the feel of each style of music and pays tribute to the musicians who gave the music life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ei see the rhythm\u003c\/i\u003e is an inspiring celebration of African American music and the far-reaching impact it has had on the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eToyomi Igus\u003c\/b\u003e is the author and editor of several books for children, including \u003ci\u003eTwo Mrs. Gibsons\u003c\/i\u003e and the award-winning \u003ci\u003eGoing Back Home\u003c\/i\u003e, her brilliant account of artist Michele Wood's personal journey to the South. The former Editor and Publications Director for UCLA's Center for African American Studies, she lives in Los Angeles, California.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichele Wood\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator, painter, aspiring filmmaker, colorist, clothing and jewelry designer, living in Atlanta, Georgia. She accomplished her Master in Divinity at Christian Theological Seminary, where she was the Artist in Residence 2015-2018. She was awarded the Young Church Women United Award 2016. Her first book, \u003ci\u003eGoing Back Home\u003c\/i\u003e, was honored with an American Book Award Before Columbus Foundation. Wood's second book, \u003ci\u003ei see the rhythm\u003c\/i\u003e received the Coretta Scott King Award in 1999 for Illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Children's Book Press (CA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50645456421138,"sku":"9780892392124","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_451c702a-31b3-498a-85d7-7d6dafb57889.jpg?v=1733153533","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/i-see-the-rhythm-9780892392124","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}