I and I: Bob Marley
Illustrator
Tony Medina
Publisher
Lee & Low
Publication Year
2009
ISBN
9781600602573
Pages
48 pages
Genre
biography
Format
picture book
Item Type
Nonfiction
Annotation
A biography in verse about the Jamaican reggae musician Bob Marley, offering an overview of key events and themes in his life, including his biracial heritage, Rastafarian beliefs, and love of music. End notes on poems provide further biographical information.
Grade Level
3-5, 6-8
Diversity Topics
Racial Diversity; Biracial; mixed raceRacial Diversity; Biracial; biracial adult; mixed race
Main Character
adult male
Race/Ethnicities
Jamaican / White
Family Formation
single mother
Awards
Paterson Prize for Books for Young People, 2010, Winner, Grades 4-6
28 Days Later, 2010 Picture Book
Booklist Top 10 Arts Books for Youth, 2009
Booklist Top 10 Biographies for Youth, 2010
Booklist Top 10 Black History Books for Youth, 2010
Choices, 2010 Biography And Autobiography
Keywords
singers; reggae musicians; Jamaica; music; poetry
Diversity Impact
direct
STARS Citation
Medina, Tony, "I and I: Bob Marley" (2009). Diverse Families. 237.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/diversefamilies/237