Jimmy's Rhythm & Blues: The Extraordinary Life of James Baldwin
by Michelle Meadows and Jamiel Law
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- Grade
- PK-2
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2024
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: Currently Not Available
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Baldwin, James, 1924-1987
- Authors, American--20th century--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Picture books
- African American authors
- Baldwin, James, 1924-1987--Juvenile literature
- Authors
- African American authors--Biography--Juvenile literature
- African Americans--Biography
- African American authors--Juvenile literature
- Lists With This Book
- Read Across America, 2024-2025
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Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Awards & Distinctions 6

Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2025
New Talent Winner, 2025

Recent Book Award Winners & Honorees
New Talent Winner, 2025

Rainbow List: Top Ten LGBTQ Books for Children and Teens, 2011-2025
Younger Readers Commended, 2025

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2025
Selection, 2025

CCBC Choices
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