# King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin - Hardcover

by **Stephen Costanza** (Author), **Stephen Costanza** (Illustrator)

**A stunning, rhythmic picture book biography of African American composer Scott Joplin, whose** **ragtime music paved the way for jazz****.**

There was something special about Scott Joplin...  
This quiet kid could make a piano laugh out loud.

Scott, the son of a man who had been enslaved,  
became a king--the King of Ragtime.

This celebration of Scott Joplin, whose ragtime compositions paved the way for jazz, will captivate audiences and put a beat in their step, and the kaleidoscope-like illustrations will draw young readers in again and again.

### Author Biography

Stephen Costanza has illustrated and written several books for children, including three about music, _Mozart Finds a Melody_, _Vivaldi and the Invisible Orchestra_, and _King of Ragtime_. He studied music and composition, and for a time played piano professionally, performing both ragtime and classical music. He lives on a small island in Maine. Visit him at StephenCostanza.com.

**Number of Pages:** 56

**Dimensions:** 0.6 x 12.1 x 10.2 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** September 14, 2021

**Award:** Golden Kite (2022)

## Details

- **Price:** 17.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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