The first-ever picture book biography about this pioneering African-American musician!
Joseph Bologne was one of the most famous men in eighteenth-century France. The son of a slave and a French nobleman in Guadaloupe, the ambitious Joseph moved to Paris, where he was christened the Chevalier de Saint-George. During his extraordinary life, he conquered every limitation by becoming a champion swordsman, violin virtuoso, composer, and military commander in the French Revolution. From the plantations of the West Indies to the palace at Versailles, The Other Mozart details the true story of a remarkable man. Illustrated by original paintings and archival materials, the Chevalier de Saint-George’s inspiring and affirming story lives on.
Hugh Brewster, a former editor for Scholastic, has written many nonfiction books that have earned awards and praise around the globe. He lives in Toronto, Canada.
Eric Velasquez was born in Harlem and grew up in an Afro-Puerto Rican family that gave him a rich and unique cultural perspective. He lives in Hartsdale, New York.
Guadeloupe Attitude 