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Meadows, Michelle,

Jimmy's rhythm & blues : the extraordinary life of James Baldwin / Jimmy's rhythm and blues written by Michelle Meadows ; illustrated by Jamiel Law. - 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

Horn Book Starred, March 2024 Pub Weekly, November 2023 Booklist, November 2023 Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), December 2023 Kirkus Review, December 2023 School Library Journal starred, May 2024

This picture book biography of the legendary writer and activist introduces readers to this passionate Black man who discovered his true power in the written word, which opened the world to him as he used his voice fearlessly.

K-3

ISBN: 9780063273474 9798368779089 0063273470

LCCN: 2023936924

Subjects--Personal Names:
Baldwin, James, 1924-1987 --Juvenile literature.
Baldwin, James, 1924-1987.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
African American authors--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Authors, American--20th century--Biography--Juvenile literature.
African American authors.
Authors, American--20th century.
African Americans--Biography.
Authors.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Biographies.
Nonfiction picture books.

LC Class. No.: PS3552.A45 / Z8235 2024

Dewey Class. No.: 921 BAL B