Jazz on a Saturday Night

Jazz on a Saturday Night by Leo and Diane Dillon
I really enjoyed this book because of the time period it represents. It really shows a good introduction into the jazz era. It's about hardworking people that want to enjoy a night of sweet music. I feel like the author really draws the reader in with the descriptive text and illustrations. "A guest with guitar-lightning fingers begin...He takes strings for a walk, strings can talk, now he's in. The musicians smile with a meeting of eyes. A cool night, a cool note-they all improvise." I also feel like there could be a good discussion with students about how "strings go for a walk" and how "strings can talk" and what that actually means. This book also includes an introduction about jazz that gives a general description about the history and origins of jazz that I found helpful.