Books like Muddy by Michael Mahin
Muddy Waters, a pioneering American blues musician, is the focus of this concise biography designed for young readers. The book highlights his powerful electric sound and the way his music laid the groundwork for later generations of rock and roll artists. It also notes the book’s recognition with the Ezra Jack Keats Award, affirming its quality and appeal to children.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Michael Mahin
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