The Musical Story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the Woman Who Invented Rock and Roll
Written and Illustrated by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow
Little Rosetta Tharpe picked up the guitar at age 4 and mastered it by age 6. She was a blessing to all she played her music for, and this book is a fun visual representation of her influence on the world. The beautiful collage pictures as well as the onomatopoeia used to describe the sounds Rosetta made throughout the story will help littles enjoy the true story of someone that is little like them and the good they can give to the world.
Reviewed by Merri Rygg, Librarian, Harry S. Truman Elementary
Review shared in April 2024
Rating: ★★★★½ (4.5 stars)
Interest Level: Grades K-4
Little Rosetta and the Talking Guitar: The Musical Story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the Woman Who Invented Rock and Roll
Written and Illustrated by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
40 pages
Release Date: February 28, 2023
ISBN: 9780593571064
A review copy was provided by the publisher.
