For someone who had no Xbox, video games, computer, cell phone, or even a TV, young Jimmy Hendrix kept himself very busy! The everyday noises of a Seattle neighborhood called out to a boy already fascinated by sound and color, inspiring him to use a beat-up ukulele—with only one string—to mimic the melodies of falling raindrops and rushing water. Filled with bold and colorful images (drawn, painted, collaged, carved and silkscreened onto plywood by Coretta Scott King award-winning illustrator Javaka Steptoe), JIMI: Sounds Like A Rainbow is the story of the legendary musician at the beginning of his journey, when an old five-dollar acoustic guitar becomes the key to a world of endless imagination and creativity. With the gift—from his father—of a new electric guitar, Jimmy shows young readers how the power of persistence and hard work, focused on a dream, can make for success. An afterword explains more about the adult Jimi’s career and unique accomplishments, while a Note by author Gary Golio (a therapist who specializes in teen addiction) speaks to the dangers of drug use and provides resources for parents or caregivers. Sure to surprise those who think they know the real Jimi Hendrix.
- Guest Post by Gary Golio, author of JIMI: Sounds Like A Rainbow – The Guitar God As A Young Boy illustrated by Javaka Steptoe
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he’s detailing the artists of my generation i loved hendrix and dylan love to learn nore about them
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I love that he is opening the world of Jimi to a new generation — and arming them with tools to prevent addiction in their lives.
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Cool idea for a book!
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I love this author’s website and that he excites children to love music and the arts!
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“Golio describes the sonic landscape of Hendrix’s youth”
Publisher’s Weekly
This book definitely looks great.
What a great book! I’d love to read more in depth about this amazing legend.
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Loved the uTube trailer and when they showed the pic of Seattle – the mountain was breathtaking
I’d love to read about his journey in life! Sounds very interesting indeed!
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This looks neat! I’d love to read this story!!
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Wow. This book looks great. I love sharing my love of music with my kids and I am totally looking forward to Gary’s “When Bob Met Woody!” Thanks for turning me on to this author!:)
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