ABOUT THE BOOK
This is the story of how Les Paul created the world's first solid-body electric guitar, countless other inventions that changed modern music, and one truly epic career in rock and roll. How to make a microphone? A broomstick, a cinderblock, a telephone, a radio. How to make an electric guitar? A record player's arm, a speaker, some tape. How to make a legendary inventor? A few tools, a lot of curiosity, and an endless faith in what is possible. Featuring richly detailed, dynamic illustrations by Brett Helquist, this unforgettable biography will resonate with inventive readers young and old.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kim Tomsic was "made" in France, born on an American military base in Italy, and has lived in various parts of the United States. She has been the new girl at many schools, which is probably why she grew up to be an avowed extrovert. She enjoys helping others connect and serves as Co-RA for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the SCBWI.
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Brett Helquists celebrated art has graced numerous books, from Belime for Bear and the New lork Times bestselling A Series of Unfortunate Events to the picture book adaptation of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol. He lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York.
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Your purchase will benefit the Songbirds Guitar & Pop Culture Museum, a non-profit museum and foundation that provides free guitars, lessons, and music therapy to children across the south through our Guitars for Kids program. For every $100 raised, we provide a kid with a guitar, 10 weeks of lessons or cognitive music therapy, a curriculum book, and accessories. Thank you for your support!