Juba! A Novel
Juba! A Novel by Walter Dean Myers is an illustrated work published by HarperCollins on October 13, 2015. This historical novel explores the life of William Henry Lane, a talented young black dancer known as Master Juba, who made significant contributions to the development of tap, jazz, and step dancing in the nineteenth century. Through meticulous research, Myers presents a narrative that captures the essence of Juba’s experiences and the cultural context of his time.
Readers will find an engaging portrayal of Juba’s meteoric rise and the impact he had on performing arts during the Civil War period. The book includes photographs, maps, and other images that enhance the historical backdrop, providing a richer understanding of the era. Additionally, an afterword from Myers’s wife offers insights into the writing process behind this work. With 208 pages, this edition is designed to immerse readers in the life and legacy of a remarkable figure in American dance history.
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In New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers’s last novel, he delivers a gripping story based on the life of a real dancer known as Master Juba, who lived in the nineteenth century.
This engaging historical novel is based on the true story of the meteoric rise of an immensely talented young black dancer, William Henry Lane, who influenced today’s tap, jazz, and step dancing. With meticulous and intensive research, Walter Dean Myers has brought to life Juba’s story.
The novel includes photographs, maps, and other images from Juba’s time and an afterword from Walter Dean Myers’s wife about the writing process of Juba!
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