![]() ![]() It’s sure to be a favorite with jazz and general music lovers, but its message is universal. It’s a story that will entertain young readers and their parents and resonate with anyone who has had to overcome obstacles to fulfill their dream. ![]() This is the story of how he made his dream take flight. Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans, where music always floated in the air, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews didn’t always have the money to buy an instrument, but he did have the dream to play music. Trombone Shorty was lifted in the air and carried through the audience until he reached the stage with Bo Diddley. It was a small child who’d been nicknamed “Trombone Shorty” because his trombone was twice as large as he was. “Who’s that playing out there?” Bo Diddley asked the New Orleans crowd. will inspire young readers to pursue their passions, despite the challenges.” ― Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW *“Well-told and exquisitely illustrated. American Library Association Coretta Scott King Book Award Winner ![]()
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