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When the Beat was Born Reader's Guide
When the Beat Was Born Reader’s Guide Author: Laban Carrick Hill Illustrator: Theodore Taylor Grade Levels: 3-5 Grades
Trombone Shorty Reader's Guide
Trombone Shorty Reader’s Guide Author: Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews Illustrator: Bryan Collier Grade Levels: 1-5 Grades
Music Art Week Lesson Plan
Music Art Week Objective: Students will learn about trailblazing musicians and create their own music
Jingle Dancer Reader's Guide
Jingle Dancer Reader’s Guide Author: Cynthia Leitich Smith Illustrator: Cornelius Van Wright & Ying-Hwa Hu Grade Levels: 1-4 Grades
Drum Dream Girl Reader's Guide
Dream Drum Girl Reader’s Guide Author: Margarita Engle Illustrator: Rafael Lopez Grade Levels: K-3 Grades
Rhythm Sticks, Nigel
Book: Nigel and the Moon Author: Antwan Eady; Illustrator: Gracey Zhang Grade Levels: K-1 Grades