Trombone Shorty
by Troy Andrews, Illustrated by Bryan Collier
- A 2024 National Bestselling Book - Juvenile Nonfiction
- A 2023 National Bestselling Book - Juvenile Nonfiction
- A Top 150 Children’s Book
- Coretta Scott King Award Winning Book 2016
- Caldecott Medal Winner or Honor
Abrams Books (Apr 14, 2015)
Hardcover, 40 pages
Nonfiction
Target Age Group: Picture Book
Description of Trombone Shorty by Troy Andrews
Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest.
Along with esteemed illustrator Bryan Collier, Andrews has created a lively picture book autobiography about how he followed his dream of becoming a musician, despite the odds, until he reached international stardom. Trombone Shorty is a celebration of the rich cultural history of New Orleans and the power of music.

- ISBN: 9781419714658
- Imprint: Abrams Books
- Publisher: Abrams
- Parent Company: La Martinière Groupe
Books similiar to Trombone Shorty may be found in the categories below:
- JUVENILE NONFICTION / African American & Black
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- Juvenile Nonfiction / Music / Jazz