num_pages: 56
description: Jimi Hendrix's talent was epic and so is this lyrical account of his life with spectacular artwork by Edel Rodriguez-- including a poster underneath the jacket!From his turbulent childhood through his epical appearance at the Monterey and Woodstock festivals Charles R. Smith Jr. covers it all in this rich and rhythmic account of a singular life accompanied by the psychedelic splendor of Edel Rodriguez's acid-tinged artwork. Let me tell you a storya story 'bout a boywho became a mana git-tar mannamed Jimi.Written as a series of verses beginning with intro and ending with outro this unique mix of rhythm and rhyme captures the essence of rock icon Jimi Hendrix and his struggle to live life on his own terms. Backmatter including a select discography timeline of Hendrix's life and a personal essay from the author is included. A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the YearA CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade BookA CSMCL Best Multicultural Children's Book of the YearAn Evanston Public Library Great Books for Kids pick!
language: English
title: Song for Jimi: The Story of Guitar Legend Jimi Hendrix
publisher: Neal Porter Books