The Little Piano Girl: The Story of Mary Lou Williams, Jazz Legend

Good illustration and story. I am always looking for a good story about music and particularly JAZZ music and Mary Lou Williams is a great musician whose story is inspiring.

The Little Piano Girl is a touching and poignant depiction of jazz pianist Mary Lou Williams' childhood. Filled with colorful illustrations, the story is lively and fast-paced and sure to capture the interest and imagination of children.It's wonderful that books for all ages are finally being written about this great jazz legend, whose contribution to jazz has not been fully recognized. I am an elementary school music teacher as well as a writer, and my young students thoroughly enjoyed the story of young Mary's amazing early life.Sarah Bruce KellyAuthor of JAZZ GIRL, a novel of Mary Lou Williams and her early life

I feel kind of stupid because I did not read the reviews--just knew I wanted to read about Mary Lou Williams' life. Everything should have told me it was written for children, the cover, the title. I guess I just assumed--wrongly--that it was for adults. But, working at a library the way I do, I do know lots of children who will love this book, when I'm finished:-)

Will be using this in my classroom during black history month. I've downloaded some of her selections and plan to play them while I read the story, then we'll open up my piano and check out how it works, great experience for 1st graders!

My Granddaughter loves this book, and it was out of print. We obtained a discard library book for too much $ but it was worth it.

Arrived as scheduled and was as described.

I love the book and it makes a perfect gift for the kids of jazz lovers who would like their children -- especially little girls -- to be inspired and grow up appreciating jazz piano.

All people of color should have their children read about Mary Lou Williams.