Trombone Shorty is written by Troy Andrews and illustrated by Bryan Collier. Trombone Shorty earned a 2016 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award for its lively illustrations. This is an autobiography that follows a young trombone player, Troy Andrews, in New Orleans. As a young child, he is surrounded by music. His father and brothers are musicians, so he wants to be one too. He begins a band with his friends in the neighborhood. Eventually he finds an old trombone and earns the nickname Trombone Shorty. He even shares the stage with a famous jazz musician. Troy develops into a jazz legend. The book captures his journey and the soul and culture of New Orleans.
Andrews, T., Collier, B., & Graham, D. (2015). Trombone Shorty. Abrams Books for Young Readers.
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