Before John Was a Jazz Giant: A Song of John Coltrane
“Weatherford’s evocative poem traces Coltrane’s influences simply and stunningly. Qualls’s muted palette of rich hues suggests the smoky jazz moods he would create.”—School Library Journal “Even children who are unfamiliar with jazz in general and John Coltrane in particular may find their interest piqued.”—Horn Book “Will echo with contemporary children, who will recognize the music in their daily lives.”—Booklist “This is as much a subtle invitation for children to listen to their own worlds as it is a Coltrane biography.”—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books