Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956-

Before John was a jazz giant : a song of John Coltrane / Carole Boston Weatherford ; illustrated by Sean Qualls. - 1st ed. - New York : Henry Holt, 2008. - [26] p. : col. ill ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and discography.

Book Links (A.L.A.). School Library Journal. Wilson's Children. Book Links (A.L.A.), October 2009. Booklist, February 2008. Bulletin (Center for Children's books), April 2008. Horn Book, October 2008. Library Media Connection, August 2008. School Library Journal, April 2008. Wilson's Children, January 2009.

A biography of John Coltrane that focuses on his childhood and adolescent years and discusses his inspirations, influences, family, the development of his musical talent, and more.

3.8 Follett Library Resources. K-3 Follett Library Resources.

Coretta Scott King Award, 2009.

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Coltrane, John, 1926-1967 --Juvenile literature.
Coltrane, John, 1926-1967.
Coltrane, John, 1926-1967.


Jazz musicians--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Saxophonists--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Jazz musicians.
Saxophonists.
Jazz musicians--Biography.
Saxophonists--Biography.

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