Rock, Rosetta, Rock! Roll, Rosetta, Roll! Rock, Rosetta, Rock! Roll, Rosetta, Roll!

"A profile as bold and vivacious as the singer herself." —Kirkus (starred review) "Terrific for all collections that want to inspire the musically inclined and highlight innovative pioneers." —Booklist (starred review) "Bolden uses alliteration, assonance, repetition, and rhythm to create an irresistibly musical text that effectively communicates the feel of Tharpe's music. 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 20th-century blues and go