Song in a Rainstorm: The Story of Musical Prodigy Thomas Blind Tom Wiggins
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A celebration of a remarkable, overlooked musical great.
Born blind into a life of slavery, Thomas Wiggins was dismissed as a "useless burden." But through the loving protection of his family, he went on to become one of the greatest musicians of his time. From Tom's childhood on a plantation to his performances in the concert halls of Europe, Glenda Armand shares the beautiful and at times heartbreaking story of a long-overlooked musical great, the love that supported him, and the struggle for freedom.
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Published: 01/01/2021
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.20h x 8.10w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780807509418
Age: Ages 9-12
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 12/01/2020 pg. 38
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2021 - Recommended, Satisfactory
About the Author
Armand, Glenda: -
Glenda Armand is the author of Love Twelve Miles Long and Ira's Shakespeare Dream. She has enjoyed a long career in education, teaching prekindergarten through eighth grade in public and private schools. Currently, she works as a middle school librarian and lives in California.
Jackson, Brittany: -Brittany Bea Jackson is an award-winning freelance illustrator most notably known for her ability to tell a story through her art. Her work has been featured in various publications, from cover art, to interior illustration, children's books, character design, and more.