Muddy: The Story of Blues Legend Muddy Waters

'Muddy: The Story of Blues Legend Muddy Waters' by Michael James Mahin is a picture book that tells the compelling story of Muddy Waters, a pioneering blues musician. From the fields of Mississippi to the juke joints of Chicago, and into the recording studios where he made landmark records, Muddy's journey is portrayed through blues-infused prose and soulful illustrations. Despite facing rejection and being told that his music wouldn't succeed, Muddy's resilience and love for the blues led him to become a foundational figure in the creation of rock and roll, making him a revered legend in the music world. The book captures the spirit of Muddy's music and the struggles of his era, inspiring readers with his determination and hope, and it is a winner of the Ezra Jack Keats Book Award.