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Trombone Shorty

age 4+

Fun, upbeat story of a boy, a trombone, and jazz.

By Troy Andrews

(2015)

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The Bear and the Piano

age 4+

Enchanting book about the love of music and the tug of home.

By David Litchfield

(2016)

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The 5 O'Clock Band

age 4+

Trombone Shorty tale is joyous love letter to New Orleans.

By Troy Andrews

(2018)

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A Piñata in a Pine Tree: A Latino Twelve Days of Christmas

age 4+

Classic carol brims with Spanish words, Mexican traditions.

By Pat Mora

(2009)

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The Kingdom of Back

age 12+

Mozart's sister steps up in witty historical fantasy.

By Marie Lu

(2020)

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Solo

age 12+

Poignant tale of rock star's son fleeing fame, finding self.

By Kwame Alexander, Mary Rand Hess

(2017)

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Gus & Me: The Story of My Granddad and My First Guitar

age 4+

Rolling Stones guitarist's warm, inspiring childhood memoir.

By Keith Richards

(2014)

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Mahalia Jackson: Walking with Kings and Queens

age 4+

Gorgeous, uplifting picture-book bio of the Queen of Gospel.

By Nina Nolan

(2015)

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul

age 4+

Dazzling art captures Aretha's career and activism.

By Carole Boston Weatherford

(2021)

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Penny and Her Song

age 4+

Adorable mouse learns patience waiting to sing for family.

By Kevin Henkes

(2012)

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What Does the Fox Say?

age 4+

Wacky art helps make childlike song a great read for kids.

By Ylvis

(2013)

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Crankee Doodle

age 4+

Yankee Doodle refuses to go town in silly takeoff.

By Tom Angleberger

(2013)

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Muddy: The Story of Blues Legend Muddy Waters

age 4+

Picture book bio of blues great has dazzling art.

By Michael James Mahin

(2017)

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When Angels Sing: The Story of Rock Legend Carlos Santana

age 4+

Vivid picture book traces rock star's humble Mexican roots.

By Michael James Mahin

(2018)

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The Lucy Variations

age 12+

Rich teen piano prodigy manages pressure, older crushes.

By Sara Zarr

(2013)

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The True Adventures of Nicolo Zen

age 12+

Solid historical fiction, great for classical music lovers.

By Nicholas Christopher

(2014)

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Open Road Summer

age 12+

Sweet tale of love and friendship on the road to stardom.

By Emery Lord

(2014)

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River Rose and the Magical Lullaby

age 4+

Singer's dreamy zoo-trip tale an OK bedtime book.

By Kelly Clarkson

(2016)

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Anthem

age 12+

Ambitious story of teens' eye-opening road trip in 1969.

By Deborah Wiles

(2019)

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