Little Rosetta and the Talking Guitar

Charnelle Pinkney Barlow

A picture-book biography of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the woman who invented rock and roll--a warm, inspiring tale of a childhood filled with music, community, and a drive to succeed.

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2025-2026

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SC Picture Book Award

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