num_pages: 32
description: This award-winning picture book invites children along to dance to the rhythm of swing at the Savoy in Harlem, to rejoice to the rhythm of gospel from a church pew on a Sunday morning, and more. Each stunning spread—including art, poetic text, a description of the music style, and a time line of selected historical events—encompasses the spirit of the times and the strength of the communities where the music was born. Toyomi Igus's lyrical text, matched with artist Michele Wood's daring vision, captures the feel of each style of music and pays tribute to the musicians who gave the music life.
language: English
title: I See the Rhythm
titlecomplete: I See the Rhythm
genres: Picture Books, Music, Poetry, Nonfiction, Childrens, History, African American
ratings_count: 93
awards: awardedAt: 915177600000
name: Jane Addams Children's Book Award
category: Picture Book, awardedAt: 915177600000
name: Coretta Scott King Book Award
category: Illustrator
publisher: Children's Book Press