Before John Was a Jazz Giant - by Carole Boston Weatherford

Before John Was a Jazz Giant is an extraordinary book that tells the story of young John Coltrane's life, shaped by the vivid noises he heard growing up in the South in the 1930s.

This Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book and Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year is a rich hymn to the childhood of jazz legend John Coltrane, composed by Carole Boston Weatherford and Sean Qualls.

The book traces Coltrane's influences simply and stunningly, with muted palette of rich hues that suggest the smoky jazz moods he would create.

This is a subtle invitation for children to listen to their own worlds as it is a Coltrane biography, and will echo with contemporary children who will recognize the music in their daily lives.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary book that will inspire young minds and ignite a love of jazz!