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I See the Rhythm, Duke Ellington, & Other CSK Books Honored
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From: Ginny Moore Kruse <gmkruse>
Date: Fri, 05 Mar 1999 11:33:40 -0600
One of the things I particularly admire in "I See the Rhythm" is the variety of ways one can "read" this handsome book for which Toyomi Igus's narratives were created to accompany Michele Wood's paintings. One reader might visualize musical roots from the once-forbidden drums of African heritages to today's beats. Another will focus on the continuous time line set apart by its distinctive typeface. Some will pay attention to the origins and kinds of music, such as work songs, spirituals, blues, several kinds of jazz, gospel music, soul music, black rock, funk, and hip hop. The lines "Fathered by funk and nurtured by mother Africa, I see the rhythm of hip hop and the rhythm lives on in me..." contain inspiration and hope for many.
Perhaps some of you want to comment on "Duke Ellington," named as both a Caldecott Honor Book and Coretta Scott King Honor Book, as well. Although it was cited in the illustration category for each award, perhaps some of you have also noticed Andrea Davis Pinkney's outstanding writing for this tribute to "the piano prince and his orchestra." Her prose is a strong dimension of this effective book.
Have you seen either of these books yet: "I Have Heard of a Land" and
"The Batboy and His Violin" ?? Each is so different from the other and from the other two books above. Your responses are welcome regarding any of these Coretta Scott King Award and Honor Books in the Illustrator category.
****************************** Ginny Moore Kruse (gmkruse at ccbc.soemadison.wisc.edu) Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) A Library of the School of Education University of Wisconsin - Madison Public Service Hours: March 6 only = Monday through Saturday, 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Received on Fri 05 Mar 1999 11:33:40 AM CST
Date: Fri, 05 Mar 1999 11:33:40 -0600
One of the things I particularly admire in "I See the Rhythm" is the variety of ways one can "read" this handsome book for which Toyomi Igus's narratives were created to accompany Michele Wood's paintings. One reader might visualize musical roots from the once-forbidden drums of African heritages to today's beats. Another will focus on the continuous time line set apart by its distinctive typeface. Some will pay attention to the origins and kinds of music, such as work songs, spirituals, blues, several kinds of jazz, gospel music, soul music, black rock, funk, and hip hop. The lines "Fathered by funk and nurtured by mother Africa, I see the rhythm of hip hop and the rhythm lives on in me..." contain inspiration and hope for many.
Perhaps some of you want to comment on "Duke Ellington," named as both a Caldecott Honor Book and Coretta Scott King Honor Book, as well. Although it was cited in the illustration category for each award, perhaps some of you have also noticed Andrea Davis Pinkney's outstanding writing for this tribute to "the piano prince and his orchestra." Her prose is a strong dimension of this effective book.
Have you seen either of these books yet: "I Have Heard of a Land" and
"The Batboy and His Violin" ?? Each is so different from the other and from the other two books above. Your responses are welcome regarding any of these Coretta Scott King Award and Honor Books in the Illustrator category.
****************************** Ginny Moore Kruse (gmkruse at ccbc.soemadison.wisc.edu) Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) A Library of the School of Education University of Wisconsin - Madison Public Service Hours: March 6 only = Monday through Saturday, 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Received on Fri 05 Mar 1999 11:33:40 AM CST
