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King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin

Written and illustrated by Stephen Costanza
Edition

Hardcover edition

Publisher Simon & Schuster Imprint Atheneum ISBN

9781534410367

King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin

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9781534410367J
CONTENT NOTIFICATIONS

Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Language: Racial or Ethnic Epithet/Slur,Social Issue: Slavery in Historical Context

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’s note, with photograph of Scott Joplin. “Recommended Listening.” Bibliography. Full-color illustrations were rendered in gouache, wax pastel, and collage.
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