[Fopbc] Fwd: NBP-Announce: KIDS: "Piano Starts Here: The Young Art Tatum"

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Piano Starts Here: The Young Art Tatum
By Robert  Andrew Parker
Print/braille, $16.99
Ages 4-8

A stirring,  inspirational portrait of a young boy who became one of the
all-time greats  of jazz piano. 

>From the moment he could reach the keyboard on  tiptoe, Art Tatum was
playing the piano. Born blind and living in Toledo,  young Art reveled in
the smells and sounds of his world - cornbread baking,  streetcar bells,
and most importantly, the tinkling of piano keys. Playing  first in
church, then later in cafes, bars, and the local radio station,  it
wasn't long before Art's unparalleled talent took him far beyond  Toledo
to places all over the world, where his notes poured forth like rain  on
a rooftop.

Regardless of whether they've heard of jazz or Art  Tatum, young readers
will appreciate the simple, lyrical and inspirational  story. Included in
the back matter is a biography and bibliography.  

"Fusing Parker's artistic talent and passion for jazz (he's a  musician,
too), this sensitively embellished biography is totally on time."  -
Starred review, Kirkus Reviews

"The simple, direct language shows  the power of the music for both Tatum
and his listeners." - Starred review,  Booklist 

"Breathing life into words about music for young children is  never easy,
but Parker makes it appear effortless." - Starred review,  School Library
Journal 

"It's a joyful portrait of an innovative  artist who was peerless in
music ... A jazz musician himself, Parker brings  a deep love and
understanding to his subject." - The San Francisco  Chronicle 

Order this book - and see a list of other print/braille  books featuring
blind characters -  at:
http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/PIANO.html

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NBP, 88 St. Stephen Street, Boston, MA  02115-4302
Or call and charge it: toll-free (800) 548-7323 or (617)  266-6160 ext
20. Or order any of our books online  at
http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/publications/index.html .
 

Lenora J. Marten,  President
FOPBC/NFBF-Parents Division
NFB-Jacksonville Chapter  Secretary
NOPBC/PLP
FOPBC at aol.com
904-777-5976 / 904-229-9554
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