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This selection of books to Diversify your library feature stories celebrating Art from music to dance. These books can be purchase brand new or used fro Thriftbooks in great condition at discounted prices.
Alvin Ailey by Andrea Davis Pinkney tells the story of the dancer/choreographer Alvin Ailey and his introduction into the world of dance.
Charlie Parker Played Be Bop by Chris Raschka celebrates the sound of Jazz and Be-Bop.
Viola Desmond Won’s Be Budged by Jody Nyasha Warner is the story of determination and strength of Viola Desmond and her fight against racism in Canada.
When the Beat was Born by Laban Carrick-Hill is the story of the birth oh Hip-Hop and DJ Kool Here.
Dancing in the Wings by Debbie Allen is the story of sassy’s persistence to achieve her goal of being a ballerina even though people have told her that she is not the ballerina type.
This Jazz Man by Karen Ehrhardt is a jazzy adaptation of the classic rhyme This Old Man.
Jazz by Walter Dean Myers features fifteen Jazz infused poems that illustrate the history and depth of this musical style.
