{"product_id":"king-of-ragtime-the-story-of-scott-joplin-9781534410367","title":"King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin","description":"\u003cb\u003eA stunning, rhythmic picture book biography of African American composer Scott Joplin, whose \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eragtime music paved the way for jazz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere was something special about Scott Joplin...\u003cbr\u003e This quiet kid could make a piano laugh out loud. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eScott, the son of a man who had been enslaved, \u003cbr\u003e became a king--the King of Ragtime. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis celebration of Scott Joplin, whose ragtime compositions paved the way for jazz, will captivate audiences and put a beat in their step, and the kaleidoscope-like illustrations will draw young readers in again and again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStephen Costanza has illustrated and written several books for children, including three about music, \u003ci\u003eMozart Finds a Melody\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Vivaldi and the Invisible Orchestra\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eKing of Ragtime\u003c\/i\u003e. He studied music and composition, and for a time played piano professionally, performing both ragtime and classical music. He lives on a small island in Maine. Visit him at StephenCostanza.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Atheneum Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50626656600338,"sku":"9781534410367","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6761bfa5-3697-4ec0-bca2-bdc074f83102.jpg?v=1732664655","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/king-of-ragtime-the-story-of-scott-joplin-9781534410367","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}