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Before John was a jazz giant : a song of John Coltrane Cover Image Book Book

Before John was a jazz giant : a song of John Coltrane / by Carole Boston Weatherford ; illustrated by Sean Qualls.

Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956- (Author). Qualls, Sean. (Added Author).

Summary:

This lyrical picture-book biography of John Coltrane focuses on his childhood and how he interpreted sounds before he made his music.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0805079947
  • ISBN: 9780805079944
  • Physical Description: 28 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Henry Holt, 2008.

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Awards Note:
Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor, 2009

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Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at Sage Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Malheur County Public Libraries. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Ontario Community Library.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Status Due Date Courses
Ontario Community Library E. WEATHERFORD, Carole (Text) 33330001444944 Juvenile Easy Available -

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