★ "In this pitch-perfect picture book biography . . . Costanza establishes an atmospheric, folkloric tone in narration rich with onomatopoeia and figurative language . . .A richly detailed profile fit for a king."
-- Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
★ "Costanza delivers a biography as bouncy and colorful as ragtime itself. . . full of animation and joy, motifs that repeat throughout each gorgeous spread. . . Outstanding."
-- Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
★ "The melodic, flowing text goes beyond Joplin's personal details to paint a picture of what life looked like for African Americans during the Jim Crow era . . . [Events] come alive through gloriously vibrant, full-page gouache collages that pop off of pages, filled with creative and expressive details . . . this attractive offering makes a great read-aloud."
-- Booklist, Starred Review
-- Booklist, Starred Review
King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin can be found at the following online bookstores:
