The music turned into color and light and filled the room.\nA young boy remembers quietly watching his father read the paper and sip a cup of coffee. He remembers his sweet momma, who lovingly pressed away the wrinkles on his clothes. Then one day, his father is gone and his momma falls ill. But through his love of music he feels his father’s warm hugs and his mother’s kisses. He learns to relax, shine, and dream as the music fills his soul.\nFrom four-time Caldecott honoree Bryan Collier comes a moving and gorgeously illustrated exploration of healing the soul through music.\nFrom School Library Journal\nK-Gr 3-With tender illustrations conveying deep love and family ties, this book speaks directly to the heart. Collier creates a connection between family love and the power of music, using a refrain of a father's memorable advice in a comforting rhythm: "Leave room for that rainbow to find you. Broken is beautiful." In this context, music is the rainbow that helps guide a lonely young boy, following the death of his mother and his own increasing isolation, through troubled times and bad decisions. Several times, as he is about to embark on true trouble, his father's words wash over him, and he makes different choices. The watercolor paintings and vivid collages give readers a clear picture of the daily struggles and upheaval resulting from an unexpected separation. The illustrations are stunning, and readers will want to spend extra time enjoying their message. An author's note traces Collier's inspiration to three sources: "world-class poet, artist, and activist" Maya Angelou; the well-known poem "The Road Not Taken" by beloved American poet Robert Frost; and supernova Quincy Jones, "a renowned musician, producer, and humanitarian." VERDICT When presented with difficult choices, music provides the focus and motivation for a boy to live up to a father's advice and remember his mother's love in this necessary paean to familial love.-Darby Wallaceα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Music Is a Rainbow

Children's Books

Collier, Bryan

Arts, Music & Photography

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Uptown

Geography & Cultures

Demco Media

Discover the vibrant world of Harlem, New York, as seen through the eyes of one little boy who lives there. 
"Uptown . . . Harlem, New York. Chicken and waffles. Jazz. Home."
Uptown is a rich mix of flavors, colors, sounds, and cultures that come together to create a vibrant community like no other in the world. Seen through the eyes of one little boy who lives there, the details of life in Harlem are as joyous as a game of basketball on a summer's afternoon and as personal as a trip to the barbershop where old-timers reminisce.
Bryan Collier's spare, poetic text and beautiful, intricate illustrations evoke every aspect of Harlem, from the legendary Apollo Theater to chocolate-colored brownstones, weekend shopping on 125th Street, and the music of Duke Ellington.
Uptown is the winner of the 2001 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award.

Literature & Fiction

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier discovers the vibrant world of Harlem, New York, as seen through the eyes of a little boy
"Uptown . . . Harlem, New York. Chicken and waffles. Jazz. Home."
Uptown is a rich mix of flavors, colors, sounds, and cultures that come together to create a vibrant community like no other in the world. Seen through the eyes of one little boy who lives there, the details of life in Harlem are as joyous as a game of basketball on a summer's afternoon and as personal as a trip to the barbershop where old-timers reminisce.
Bryan Collier's spare, poetic text and beautiful, intricate illustrations evoke every aspect of Harlem, from the legendary Apollo Theater to chocolate-colored brownstones, weekend shopping on 125th Street, and the music of Duke Ellington.
Uptown is the winner of the 2001 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award.

Uptown (Rise and Shine)

Reference

English as a Second Language

Square Fish

Gone are the days when churches could simply sit on the corner and attract passers-by. But people still long for the peace and confidence faith in God provides; every church has the potential to grow. How? By taking the church to the people, becoming a ”Go-To Church” rather than a “Come-Here Church.” Multi-site church strategy may seem new, but it's as old as the 1st Century. Jesus’ followers didn’t stay in the Upper Room, waiting for nonbelievers to find them. They struck out and went where God led—throughout the world to all people. They created a multi-site church model Using the strategies and guidance of this book, you can customize the mission and ministry of your church to connect with people where they are. You will not only grow your church, but enhance God's Kingdom and accomplish the mission of the Great Commandment.

The Go-To Church: Post MegaChurch Growth

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

ABINGDON PRESS *

Vibrant illustrations enhance this bright introduction to the people and places of Harlem as seen and experienced by a young boy from the community. A Coretta Scott King Award Winner.

Live Oak Media

Uptown isa caterpillar, a stage, jazz, a barbershop, little sisters but most of all Uptown is home to the young boy who provides a guided tour of the New York City neighborhood in this dazzling tribute to Harlem.

Uptown (1 Hardcover/1 CD)

Live Oak Media (NY)

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