Jukebox

Nidhi Chanani, Nidhi Chanani

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Book cover for Jukebox

Jukebox

Jukebox

Nidhi Chanani, Nidhi Chanani

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Description

Grab some coins for the jukebox, and get ready for a colorful, time-traveling, musical tale about family and courage.

A mysterious jukebox, old vinyl records, and cryptic notes on music history, are Shaheen's only clues to her father's abrupt disappearance. She looks to her cousin, Tannaz, who seems just as perplexed, before they both turn to the jukebox which starts...glowing?

Suddenly, the girls are pulled from their era and transported to another time! Keyed to the music on the record, the jukebox sends them through decade after decade of music history, from political marches, to landmark concerts. But can they find Shaheen's dad before the music stops? This time-bending magical mystery tour invites readers to take the ride of their lives for a coming-of-age adventure.

About the Author

Nidhi Chanani was born in Kolkata, India and raised in California. She creates illustrations that capture love in everyday moments which are often featured at Disney Parks. In 2012 she was honored by the Obama Administration as a Champion of Change. She's the author of Pashmina, Shubh Raatri Dost/Good Night Friend, and illustrator of I Will Be Fierce. Nidhi draws and dreams in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and kid.

Critical Reviews

"With a rich color palette, vivid historical details, and funny rapport between the cousins, Chanani (Pashmina) writes a love letter to music through the decades, visually twining the albums with important historical events." --Publishers Weekly

"Chanani's illustrations of the family's San Francisco neighborhood as well as the historical settings are delightfully colorful and vibrant [...] captivating and lyrical." --Kirkus

"[...]Heavy woes are wrapped in dance sequences, witty dialogue, and loads of Pocky that lift this graphic novel into an airy adventure that begs repeat readings." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"[...]A fun, heartfelt time-travel adventure of two girls in search of connection." --Booklist, starred review

Publishing Information

Publisher: First Second
Pub date: 2021-06-22
Length: 224 pages

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