Song in a Rainstorm: The Story of Musical Prodigy Thomas "Blind Tom" Wiggins
by Glenda Armand (Author) Brittany Jackson (Illustrator)
Born blind into a life of slavery, Thomas Wiggins was dismissed as a "useless burden." But through the loving protection of his family, he went on to become one of the greatest musicians of his time.
From Tom's childhood on a plantation to his performances in the concert halls of Europe, Glenda Armand shares the beautiful and at times heartbreaking story of a long-overlooked musical great, the love that supported him, and the struggle for freedom.
Locate at a Library Near You WorldCat is the world's largest library catalog, helping you find library materials online.
Find books about:
Review quotes
"Armand's involving narrative reads aloud well, and Jackson's nicely composed illustrations express the warmth of the writing while portraying people, events, and historical settings effectively."—Booklist
Keisha Morris earned her BFA in illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and mentored with award-winning illustrators Sean Qualls, Selina Alko, and Dan Santat. She is the illustrator of Hair Story by NoNieqa Ramos, When My Cousins Come to Town by Angela Shanté, and For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World by Michael W. Waters. When she is not drawing, she loves spending time with her wife, daughter, and two crazy cats. Learn more about Keisha and her work at keishamorris.com.
JNF007040 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Music
JNF053180 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | Special Needs
African American musicians
Pianists
Blind musicians
Blind Tom
