{"product_id":"born-to-swing-lil-hardin-armstrongs-life-in-jazz-hardcover","title":"Born to Swing: Lil Hardin Armstrong's Life in Jazz - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMara Rockliff\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMichele Wood\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere is the story of \"Hot Miss Lil\" Hardin Armstrong, legendary jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader--and a female pioneer on the music stage.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEver since she was a young girl, Lil Hardin played music with a beat. She jammed at home, at church, and even at her first job in a music store. At a time when women's only place in jazz was at the microphone, Lil earned a spot playing piano in Chicago's hottest band. She went on to achieve fame as a bandleader and composer, and \"swung\" with many of the greatest early jazz musicians, including her husband, Louis Armstrong. Award-winning author Mara Rockliff and acclaimed illustrator Michele Wood brilliantly capture the rhythms and passions of this jazz pioneer and legend whose music and story deserve to be heard. This biography contains strong back matter which includes archival images, further information about Lil, a list of some of her songs and recordings, a timeline, an author's note, and a bibliography.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMara Rockliff is the author of many historical picture books, including \u003ci\u003eAnything but Ordinary Addie\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAround America to Win the Vote\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the Cook Prize-winning book \u003ci\u003eMesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery that Baffled All of France\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Pennsylvania with her family. Visit mararockliff.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMichele Wood is an illustrator, painter, filmmaker, designer, and philanthropist. She is the illustrator of many picture books, including \u003ci\u003eI See Rhythm \u003c\/i\u003eby Toyomi Igus, for which Michele won the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award;\u003ci\u003e I Lay My Stitches Down\u003c\/i\u003e by Cynthia Grady; and \u003ci\u003eChasing Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e by Nikki Grimes. She lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. Visit michelewood.com.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.1 x 8.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 02, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Born to Swing: Lil Hardin Armstrong's Life in Jazz\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770485539104,"sku":"9781629795553","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/cdb338949f1d06bd018b49403238697b.webp?v=1780372712","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/born-to-swing-lil-hardin-armstrongs-life-in-jazz-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}