{"product_id":"9780063334021","title":"Blues Boy: The B. B. King Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom his childhood in the Jim Crow South to his triumphant reign as the King of Blues, \u003cem\u003eBlues Boy\u003c\/em\u003e tells the aspirational story of American music icon B.B. King. For readers of \u003cem\u003eTrombone Shorty\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWhen Marian Sang\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eDrum Dream Girl\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eIncludes a timeline, author’s note, and suggestions for reading and listening.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt twelve years old, Riley B. King borrowed fifteen dollars from his boss to buy a used guitar. Before long, he was playing his music for jubilant crowds all over the world. \u003cem\u003eBlues Boy \u003c\/em\u003echronicles B. B. King’s inspiring journey from his childhood in the Jim Crow South to global stardom. It is a compelling biography about the widely known and celebrated American music figure as well as a beautifully illustrated picture book with themes of family, community, history, kindness, empathy, and justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcclaimed author Alice Faye Duncan makes B.B. King’s story both accessible and inspiring for young readers. The text is sometimes uplifting and sometimes heart-wrenching, but always carries emotional depth, much like the music it celebrates. Illustrator and visual artist Carl Joe Williams provides artwork that is rich and distinctive, bringing B.B. King’s story to life on every page. \u003cem\u003eBlues Boy\u003c\/em\u003e will find a place on the shelf with books like \u003cem\u003eTrombone Shorty \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eRadiant Child. Includes backmatter.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42994004623421,"sku":"9780063334021","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9780063334021_p0.jpg?v=1771569211","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.com\/products\/9780063334021","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}