Library's review
In 1939, an all-female, African American swing band was formed. Over the years, women of various cultures joined, creating one of the first integrated music groups. The Sweethearts traveled the world and defied racist and sexist barriers. Author’s Note, Bibliography.
Genres
Publication
Holiday House (2015), 32 pages
Description
The story of a group of African American orphans who played in their school's all-girl swing band and after leaving school made "it to the big-time in an era when integrated musical groups were practically unheard of. It wasn't always easy, and it wasn't always safe, but the talented Sweethearts of Rhythm ultimately became an international sensation"--Amazon.com.
Awards
Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Award (Gold Award — 2015)
Kansas NEA Reading Circle Recommended Book (Primary — 2016)
Rise: A Feminist Book Project for Ages 0-18 (Selection — 2016)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
32
Physical description
32 p.; 11.2 x 9.3 inches
ISBN
0823419703 / 9780823419708
DDC/MDS
| 781.65082 |
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