2018 Summer Reading Program

reading Rocks!Florida has long been home to diverse cultures and musical talents. From the first native people to today’s Floridians, our state has been a musical paradise. Help celebrate the musical heritage of Florida through books. From books about the lives of Florida’s finest musicians to books meant to bring out the musician in you, there is something for everyone. The books listed here have been carefully selected by the Museum of Florida History staff. Read six or more books to receive a special certificate from Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner and the Museum of Florida History. Visit your local library to find these selected books and to start your musical adventure.

Ages 3-5Ben’s Trumpet, Rachel IsadoraBring on that Beat, Rachel IsadoraCha-Cha Chimps, Julia DurangoForever Young, Bob DylanJazz Baby, Carole Boston WeatherfordMax Found Two Sticks, Brian PinkneyMole Music, David McPhail Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo, John LithgowOye, Celia!: A Song for Celia Cruz, Katie Sciurba Powwow's Coming, Linda Boyden Punk Farm on Tour, Jarrett J. Krosoczka Violet’s Music, Angela Johnson Want to Be in a Band?, Suzzy Roche

Ages 6-8Ah, Music!, Aliki BrandenbergBanjo Granny, Sarah Martin Busse and Jacqueline MartinCan You Canoe? And Other Adventure Songs, The Okee Dokee BrothersDjango: The World’s Greatest Jazz Guitarist, Bonnie ChristensenDo Re Mi: If You Can Read Music, Thank Guido d’Arezzo, Susan L. RothDrum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music, Margarita Engle Elvis: The Story of the Rock and Roll King, Bonnie ChristensenFab Four Friends: The Boys Who Became the Beatles, Susanna Reich Gus & Me: The Story of My Granddad and My First Guitar, Keith RichardsJingle Dancer, Cynthia Leitich Smith Join the Band!, Marjorie PillarLittle Melba and Her Big Trombone, Katheryn Russell Brown M is for Melody: A Music Alphabet, Kathy-jo WarginMy Country ‘Tis of Thee: How One Song Reveals the History of Civil Rights, Claire Rudolf MurphyMy First Music Book, Helen Drew

My Name is Celia: The Life of Celia Cruz, Monica BrownPassing the Music Down, Sarah SullivanRay Charles, Sharon Bell MathisRock & Roll Highway: The Robbie Robertson Story, Sebastian Robertson Songs for Survival: Songs & Chants From Tribal People Around the World, Nikki Siegen-SmithSwing Sisters: The Story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Karen DeansWe Shall Overcome: The Story of a Song, Debbie LevyWhen Bob Met Woody: The Story of the Young Bob Dylan, Gary GolioZin! Zin! Zin! A Violin, Lloyd Moss

Ages 9-12American R&B: Gospel Grooves, Funky Drummers, and Soul Power, Aaron MendelsonAriana Grande, Marie MorrealeBrass, Roger ThomasBravo! Brava! A Night at the Opera: Behind the Scenes with Composers, Cast, and Crew, Anne SiberellDreambender, Ronald KiddFlutes, Reeds, and Trumpets, Danny Staples and Carole Mahoney

For more information about Summer Readingat the Museum of Florida History, contact:

Danila Coppoladanila.coppola@dos.myflorida.com

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Great Composers, Piero VenturaGuitar Notes, Mary AmatoInnovators of American Jazz (Inspiring Collective Biographies), Stanley I. MourJazz: An American Saga, James Lincoln CollierJazz ABZ: An A to Z Collection of Jazz Portraits, Wynton MarsalisMaking Musical Things: Improvised Instruments, Ann WisemanMusic, Neil ArdleyOur National Anthem, Stephanie St. PierreRay Charles, Mark BeyerSophisticated Ladies: The Great Women of Jazz, Leslie GourseShake, Rattle, and Roll: The Founders of Rock & Roll, Holly George-WarrenStrange Fruit: Billie Holiday and the Power of a Protest Song, Gary GoliaThe Blues Singers: Ten Who Rocked the World, Julius LesterThe Sweetest Sound, Sherri WinstonThe Way to Stay in Destiny, Augusta Scattergood

TeensCalling Me Home: Gram Parsons and the Roots of Country Rock, Bob KealingElvis Ignited: The Rise of an Icon in Florida, Bob KealingFlorida Soul: From Ray Charles to KC and the Sunshine Band, John Capouya Givin’ it Their All, The Backstreet Boys’ Rise to the Top, Sherri RifkinLynyrd Skynyrd: Remembering the Free Birds of Southern Rock, Gene OdomNorth Florida Folk Music: History & Tradition, Ronald Johnson Ray Charles: “I Was Born with Music Inside Me,” Carin T. FordThe Young Musician’s Survival Guide: Tips from Teens and Pros, Amy Nathan

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Museum of Florida History500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, Florida 32399

museumoffloridahistory.com • 850.245.6400

Museum of Florida History

Summer Reading ProgramExperience a summer of music and books with hands-on

activities at the Museum of Florida History on the following days at 10:30 a.m. Each program will feature special guests

from local historic sites. Visit museumoffloridahistory.com for more details.

The program and parking are free.Activities are geared to ages 10 & under.

Chaperones are required.

Individual reservations are not required. For groups larger than 15, contact Danila Coppola at

danila.coppola@dos.myflorida.com to make special arrangements.

Scheduled topics may change; please call ahead to confirm.

reading Rocks!Florida has long been home to diverse cultures and musical talents. From the first native people to today’s Floridians, our state has been a musical paradise. Help celebrate the musical heritage of Florida through books. From books about the lives of Florida’s finest musicians to books meant to bring out the musician in you, there is something for everyone. The books listed here have been carefully selected by the Museum of Florida History staff. Read six or more books to receive a special certificate from Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner and the Museum of Florida History. Visit your local library to find these selected books and to start your musical adventure.

Ages 3-5Ben’s Trumpet, Rachel IsadoraBring on that Beat, Rachel IsadoraCha-Cha Chimps, Julia DurangoForever Young, Bob DylanJazz Baby, Carole Boston WeatherfordMax Found Two Sticks, Brian PinkneyMole Music, David McPhail Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo, John LithgowOye, Celia!: A Song for Celia Cruz, Katie Sciurba Powwow's Coming, Linda Boyden Punk Farm on Tour, Jarrett J. Krosoczka Violet’s Music, Angela Johnson Want to Be in a Band?, Suzzy Roche

Ages 6-8Ah, Music!, Aliki BrandenbergBanjo Granny, Sarah Martin Busse and Jacqueline MartinCan You Canoe? And Other Adventure Songs, The Okee Dokee BrothersDjango: The World’s Greatest Jazz Guitarist, Bonnie ChristensenDo Re Mi: If You Can Read Music, Thank Guido d’Arezzo, Susan L. RothDrum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music, Margarita Engle Elvis: The Story of the Rock and Roll King, Bonnie ChristensenFab Four Friends: The Boys Who Became the Beatles, Susanna Reich Gus & Me: The Story of My Granddad and My First Guitar, Keith RichardsJingle Dancer, Cynthia Leitich Smith Join the Band!, Marjorie PillarLittle Melba and Her Big Trombone, Katheryn Russell Brown M is for Melody: A Music Alphabet, Kathy-jo WarginMy Country ‘Tis of Thee: How One Song Reveals the History of Civil Rights, Claire Rudolf MurphyMy First Music Book, Helen Drew

My Name is Celia: The Life of Celia Cruz, Monica BrownPassing the Music Down, Sarah SullivanRay Charles, Sharon Bell MathisRock & Roll Highway: The Robbie Robertson Story, Sebastian Robertson Songs for Survival: Songs & Chants From Tribal People Around the World, Nikki Siegen-SmithSwing Sisters: The Story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Karen DeansWe Shall Overcome: The Story of a Song, Debbie LevyWhen Bob Met Woody: The Story of the Young Bob Dylan, Gary GolioZin! Zin! Zin! A Violin, Lloyd Moss

Ages 9-12American R&B: Gospel Grooves, Funky Drummers, and Soul Power, Aaron MendelsonAriana Grande, Marie MorrealeBrass, Roger ThomasBravo! Brava! A Night at the Opera: Behind the Scenes with Composers, Cast, and Crew, Anne SiberellDreambender, Ronald KiddFlutes, Reeds, and Trumpets, Danny Staples and Carole Mahoney

Read six or more books from this list and receive a special certificate from the Secretary of State and the

Museum of Florida History. List books read below.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please include your name and address.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

When finished, give this page to your librarian or send it toMuseum of Florida History500 South Bronough StreetTallahassee, Florida 32399

Great Composers, Piero VenturaGuitar Notes, Mary AmatoInnovators of American Jazz (Inspiring Collective Biographies), Stanley I. MourJazz: An American Saga, James Lincoln CollierJazz ABZ: An A to Z Collection of Jazz Portraits, Wynton MarsalisMaking Musical Things: Improvised Instruments, Ann WisemanMusic, Neil ArdleyOur National Anthem, Stephanie St. PierreRay Charles, Mark BeyerSophisticated Ladies: The Great Women of Jazz, Leslie GourseShake, Rattle, and Roll: The Founders of Rock & Roll, Holly George-WarrenStrange Fruit: Billie Holiday and the Power of a Protest Song, Gary GoliaThe Blues Singers: Ten Who Rocked the World, Julius LesterThe Sweetest Sound, Sherri WinstonThe Way to Stay in Destiny, Augusta Scattergood

TeensCalling Me Home: Gram Parsons and the Roots of Country Rock, Bob KealingElvis Ignited: The Rise of an Icon in Florida, Bob KealingFlorida Soul: From Ray Charles to KC and the Sunshine Band, John Capouya Givin’ it Their All, The Backstreet Boys’ Rise to the Top, Sherri RifkinLynyrd Skynyrd: Remembering the Free Birds of Southern Rock, Gene OdomNorth Florida Folk Music: History & Tradition, Ronald Johnson Ray Charles: “I Was Born with Music Inside Me,” Carin T. FordThe Young Musician’s Survival Guide: Tips from Teens and Pros, Amy Nathan