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NONFICTION BOOKS:

MUSIC

2ND-4TH GRADE

Swing Sisters: The Story of the International Little Melba and Her Big Trombone by Katheryn
Sweethearts of Rhythm by Karen Beans Russell-Brown
Reading Level: R Reading Level: Q
Genre: history, biography, music Genre: history, biography, music
Format: Picture book Format: Picture book
Description: The rhythmic text and exuberant Description: At age seven, Melba Doretta Liston fell
illustrations celebrate these courageous in love with a big, shiny trombone. Her extraordinary
musicians who chipped away at racist and sexist gift for music led her to the world of jazz.
barriers.

5TH-6TH GRADE

Esquivel! Space-Age Sound Artist by Susan Wood
Reading Level: U
Genre: history, biography, music
Format: Picture book
Description: Juan Garcia Esquivel loved music.
Defying convention, he created music that made
people laugh and planted images in their minds. 43