Trombone Shorty
Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews
Illustrated by Bryan Collier
Abrams Books for Young Readers

“Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest.

“Along with esteemed illustrator Bryan Collier, Andrews has created a lively picture book autobiography about how he followed his dream of becoming a musician, despite the odds, until he reached international stardom. Trombone Shorty is a celebration of the rich cultural history of New Orleans and the power of music.” Children’s Book Council

Trombone Shorty – Children’s Book Council. www.cbcbooks.org/cbc_book/trombone-shorty.

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