King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin by Costanza, Stephen

A stunning, rhythmic picture book biography of African American composer Scott Joplin, whose ragtime music paved the way for jazz.

There was something special about Scott Joplin...
This quiet kid could make a piano laugh out loud.

Scott, the son of a man who had been enslaved,
became a king--the King of Ragtime.

This celebration of Scott Joplin, whose ragtime compositions paved the way for jazz, will captivate audiences and put a beat in their step, and the kaleidoscope-like illustrations will draw young readers in again and again.

Author: Stephen Costanza
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/14/2021
Pages: 56
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 12.10h x 10.20w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781534410367
Audience: Ages 4-8
Award: Golden Kite - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2021
Booklist 06/01/2021 pg. 70
Publishers Weekly 07/05/2021

About the Author
Stephen Costanza has illustrated and written several books for children, including three about music, Mozart Finds a Melody, Vivaldi and the Invisible Orchestra, and King of Ragtime. He studied music and composition, and for a time played piano professionally, performing both ragtime and classical music. He lives on a small island in Maine. Visit him at StephenCostanza.com.