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#MayMontage Day 30: #IntlJazzDay - this story told in verse revolves mainly around a famous photograph published in Esquire magazine in 1958, featuring American jazz. Art Kane did not even own a camera at the time, but pitched the idea of gathering as many jazz musicians as he could in front of a Harlem brownstone. My full review: https://wp.me/pDlzr-iUK

I would use this book in a future classroom, because it shows diverse cultures and ideas through the poetry and the illustrations, It is a good example of multiple types of poetry

This poem uses repetition of the phrase “The boys on the curb“ to explain what the boys were doing. It also does not have a rhyme scheme, its the author's intent to narrate a story.

Poetry that moves like music. Who knew one could write a children's book about taking a picture of people they've mostly never hear of? Well done.

On August 12, 1958, Art Kane gathered jazz musicians for a photo that has become famous. This picture book celebrates the spirit of that day. Poems from the imagined viewpoints of many who were present, including children who lived on that Harlem street. Joyful, expressive mixed media artwork. Wonderful for all ages. Put on some Count Basie or Dizzy Gillespie and step into the golden age of jazz!

How to Make a Porkpie Hat
Lester "Pres" Young, tenor saxophonist
...
a cap
like a padre's
but flatter
with a brim
like a platter
invented
like his sound
as soft as butter
...
#poetry

A charming book of poetry for children detailing the 1958 Jazz Day photo taken by Art Kane. Beautiful paintings make you feel as though you have stepped back into jazz history.