{"product_id":"song-for-jimi-the-story-of-guitar-legend-jimi-hendrix-hardcover","title":"Song for Jimi: The Story of Guitar Legend Jimi Hendrix - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCharles R. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEdel Rodriguez\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJimi Hendrix's talent was epic, and so is this lyrical account of his life, with spectacular artwork by Edel Rodriguez-- including a poster underneath the jacket!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom his turbulent childhood through his epical appearance at the Monterey and Woodstock festivals, Charles R. Smith Jr. covers it all in this rich and rhythmic account of a singular life, accompanied by the psychedelic splendor of Edel Rodriguez's acid-tinged artwork. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eLet me tell you a story, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ea story 'bout a boy, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ewho became a man, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ea git-tar man, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003enamed Jimi.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten as a series of verses beginning with intro and ending with outro, this unique mix of rhythm and rhyme captures the essence of rock icon Jimi Hendrix and his struggle to live life on his own terms. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBackmatter, including a select discography, timeline of Hendrix's life, and a personal essay from the author, is included. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Picture Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA CBC\/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA CSMCL Best Multicultural Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Evanston Public Library Great Books for Kids pick!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharles R. Smith Jr. is an award-winning children's book author, photographer and poet with over thirty books to his credit. His awards include a Coretta Scott King Award for Illustration for his photographs accompanying the Langston Hughes poem, \u003ci\u003eMy People\u003c\/i\u003e and a Coretta Scott King Honor Author Award for his biography on Muhammad Ali, \u003ci\u003eTwelve Rounds to Glory\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Poughkeepsie, New York. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEdel Rodriguez was born in Havana, Cuba. He has received the Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators and for many years was the art director of Time Magazine. Books he has illustrated include \u003ci\u003eMama Does the Mambo\u003c\/i\u003e, by Katherine Leiner, and \u003ci\u003eFloat Like a Butterfly\u003c\/i\u003e, by Ntozake Shange. Edel lives in New Jersey with his wife and daughter.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 10.16 x 10.31 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 November 23, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767949590816,"sku":"9780823443338","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2da53297c122b3cce37cdf7d80fa00e9.webp?v=1780321304","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/song-for-jimi-the-story-of-guitar-legend-jimi-hendrix-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}