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Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Cinius Yayınları
Creatively told from the point-of-view of instruments that belonged to the members of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, this story told in poetry tells of the history of this all-women band during the Age of Swing and Big Band music (1930s-1940s). Although this book can easily be classified under African American juvenile literature, as the majority of the members were African American, it is also the story of a diverse group of remarkable women who toured the U.S. and overseas bringing music to people at a time when many people needed the escape from thoughts of war and their everyday lives. With the men of the United States off busy with the war, these women (under the guidance of Rae Lee Jones) took advantage of the situation and played to record-breaking, sold-out audiences in places such as Chicago; Washington, D.C.; New York City; Memphis, TN; and finally overseas for the troops. Unfortunately, after the war ended, women all over the U.S. had to step aside for the men returning from the war. The world of music turned out to be no different. Likewise, the days of Swing and Big Band were coming to an end, giving way to the new sound of Be Bop. Famed writer Marilyn Nelson’s words are reminiscent of the lively music these women (and their instruments) played. The titles of the poems are, themselves, titles of famous songs of the era. These poems along with art from award-winning illustrator Jerry Pinkney paint a vivid picture for the reader, introducing children and young adults to the historic world of Swing and Big Band. I would probably use this book with older elementary, middle school, or even high school. The higher level wording along with more conceptual style of writing from the point-of-view of instruments might be confusing for younger students and the messages of the story might be lost. This would be excellent to use in a music, American lit, or American history class as students study the time period around World War II. It demonstrates the role of women, diversions from the seriousness of world politics/war, and positive contributions of women of color. Although according to the end notes of the author there are few recordings available of the International Sweethearts’s music, sound recordings of the songs referenced in the poem titles can be found as performed by other musical artists. The idea of segregation and its impact on music and other areas of performance can be addressed, as well, through this book. Because the group was predominantly African American AND integrated with women who were white, Chinese, Mexican, Native American and Hawaiian (it was not yet a state), this caused some challenges. Women of color sometimes had to enter performance spaces through back ways, such as the kitchen. Also, as integration was illegal in the South, when they performed in these states the couple of white performers had to darken their skin through make-up, hoping that they would not sweat too much and accidentally wipe off their darker “skin.” In general, I think that this beautiful work could be a very positive and useful book for older students!
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Adeda Yayıncılık
Keep cranking em out Miss Rowling.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Aydem Araştırma Yayıncılık
I read many of the Hardy Boys books when I was a kid and this one stands out as one of my favorites. To fully review it I will have to re-read it seeing as it has been about 10 years since I read any of these books. However, I can definitely recomend this series to any young person out there (or parent of said young person). The series as a whole is good nature, well written, and very enjoyable.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Hayykitap
Definitely entertaining, but just a little...weird.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Pearson Eğitim Çözümleri Tic. Ltd. Şti.
This was the first book that I read on my Kindle (which I love for its convenience, though I always wish I had a paper copy to share with my mom and others when I find a really good book). It was cute but meandering - not an incredible read but a nice way to pass the time.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Genç Timaş
loved, made me achey
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Doğan Kitap
** spoiler alert ** This felt really long.... some sections of it flew and others dragged. I actually read book two first and didn't enjoy it as much as I enjoyed this one. I think Danny was a more likeable character. I found the historical information very interesting and ended up googling several of the events to get more information. I'd never heard of the molasses explosion before, that sounds so disgusting. The riot at the end just made me sad. It was interesting to tie it back to current riots and the devastation they have caused. For some reason, this one seemed to focus on the rapes which made me feel ill and vulnerable. I am sure that was the point. Connor seemed like a wasted character to me. I'm not sure if he plays a role in the third book but I don't remember him from the second book. I loved that Luther ended up back with Lila and Desmond. That was a truly happy ending and he knew how lucky he was at that point. It seemed silly that as wiley as McKenna was, he didn't think that Luther would open up the chest to see what was in it. It seemed so obvious.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Altın Kitaplar
As always, anything written by Amy Tan is complex, beautiful and original. Wonderful writing and storytelling.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Kurgu Kültür Merkezi Yayınları
This pseudo-memoir is an amazing book. Is the narrative flawless? No. Are the conversations scintillating? No. Are there complex characters who grow significantly? Maybe. However, this book rates as amazing due to the unusual format with sidebars of text and illustrations which create interest and atmosphere and to T.S. who is an endearingly quirkly, unusually talented protagonist. "There was just something about being in a wormhole that was a little embarrassing."
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Nika Yayınevi
best spy story i've read in a long time
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