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Christie's lively illustrations. . . capture the physicality of Tharpe's performance style and the intensity of her sound.\" — Publishers Weekly (starred review) \"Impressive offering about an often-overlooked figure in American music.\" — The Horn Book (starred review) “The marriage of Bolden’s words and Christie’s pictures is almost as satisfying as Tharpe’s songs.” — New York Times Book Review Perfect for fans of Trombone Shorty and Ada’s Violin ! Award-winning author Tonya Bolden and acclaimed illustrator R. Gregory Christie deliver an inspiring true story about the life, career, and impact of twentieth-century blues and gospel singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who was a trailblazer for rock-and-roll. Includes a timeline of Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s life, an author’s note, and a list of sources. Before there was Elvis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Johnny Cash, there was Sister Rosetta Tharpe. 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