Trombone Shorty: A Picture Book Biography

Trombone Shorty: A Picture Book Biography

"Winner of both a Caldecott Honor and a Coretta Scott King Award, this beautiful picture book for older kids is an inspirational look at overcoming our circumstances to follow our dreams, in this case that of a young musician in New Orleans." - Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor<br><br><B>A 2016 Caldecott Honor Book and Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Award Winner</B><br> Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy “Trombone Shorty" Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest.<br> Along with esteemed illustrator Bryan Collier, Andrews has created a lively picture book autobiography about how he followed his dream of becoming a musician, despite the odds, until he reached international stardom. <I>Trombone Shorty</I> is a celebration of the rich cultural history of New Orleans and the power of music.