Trombone Shorty: A Picture Book Biography -- Troy Andrews, Hardcover

The Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award-winning picture book biography from Grammy-nominated musician Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews and celebrated illustrator Bryan Collier

"Who's that playing out there?" Bo Diddley asked the New Orleans crowd. It was a small child who'd been nicknamed "Trombone Shorty" because his trombone was twice as large as he was. Trombone Shorty was lifted in the air and carried through the audience until he reached the stage with Bo Diddley. He has been onstage ever since.

Hailing from the Trem neighborhood of New Orleans, where music always floated in the air, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews didn't always have the money to buy an instrument, but he did have the dream to play music. This is the story of how he made his dream take flight.

Today, Troy Andrews is a Grammy-nominated musician who tours the world with his band, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. He continues to inspire hope for the next generation in New Orleans and for music lovers everywhere.


Author: Troy Andrews
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 04/14/2015
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 10.00h x 10.20w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781419714658
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 172596 / Trombone Shorty

Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Finalist
Award: Orbis Pictus Award - Recommended
Award: Caldecott Medal - Honor Book
Award: Coretta Scott King Award - Winner
Award: Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) - Gold Medal Winner

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2015
Publishers Weekly 02/09/2015
Booklist 03/15/2015 pg. 62
School Library Journal 04/01/2015 pg. 176
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2015 pg. 125
Shelf Awareness 05/01/2015
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2015
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2015 pg. 207 - Superior,Well Above Average
PW Children's Starred Reviews 12/02/2015 pg. 51

About the Author
Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews is an internationally renowned trombone and trumpet player who leads his band Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. He lives in New Orleans.
Bryan Collier is an acclaimed illustrator who has won three Caldecott Honors and five Coretta Scott King Awards. He lives in Upstate New York.