Books about Mississippi Musicians

Blues All Around Me: The Autobiography of B.B. King “A treasure trove of information…told with real feeling.” —Washington Post Book World “Charming…honest…transcendent…. It reads like a warm and lengthy conversation with a close friend.” —Billboard The undisputed king of the blues, B.B. King puts his life into words in a story that spans tragedy, triumph,…

Picture Books that Celebrate Black History Month

When I think about black history, I initially think about Africa, the cradle of black people, but I also think about the black people who currently live in other lands now, like here in the USA. In my opinion, Black History Month is about all black people. Here is a list of the Black History…

Muddy: The Story of Bues Legend Muddy Waters

Muddy Image Credit: Simon and Schuster Written by Michael Mahin Illustrated by Evan Turk https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Muddy/Michael-Mahin/9781481443494 “McKinley Morganfield was never good at doing what he was told. Especially when it came to playing in the mud. His mamma should’ve been mad. But she couldn’t hep but laugh, ‘Ah, my muddy baby. My sweet, muddy baby.’ McKinley’s…