{"product_id":"the-prince-of-new-orleans-the-life-of-allen-toussaint-9798350744316","title":"The Prince of New Orleans: The Life of Allen Toussaint","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllen Toussaint was an American musical treasure, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a Grammy award-winner, and a recipient of the National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllen, painfully shy, grew up in one of the poorer areas of New Orleans with his siblings and parents. His love of family and visiting extended relatives in rural Louisiana was where he discovered music and found his voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe went from being a timid boy to becoming a world-renowned pianist, songwriter, and performer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook illustrations by Brendon Palmer-Angell. A visual artist living and working in New Orleans. Family photos were provided by Alison Toussaint-LeBeaux and Palmer-Angell brought life to the narrative through his artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book aims to inspire children ages six -to nine to see beyond their limitations, discover the beauty and love around them, through family, nature, music, or sports, and find their unique passions and voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alison Toussaint\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Alison Toussaint-Lebeaux\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/24\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.93lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798350744316\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eToussaint, Alison:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Alison Toussaint is a New Orleans native who, with her brother, Clarence Reginald Toussaint, worked closely alongside her father, the legendary late Allen Toussaint. From 1991 until his passing in 2015, Alison served as her father's personal assistant, sharing in his life's work and musical journey. She performed with him on several occasions at the New Orleans Jazz \u0026amp; Heritage Festival and traveled the world by his side. A devoted wife and proud mother of two, Alison continues to honor her family's rich musical legacy with grace and dedication.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Alison Toussaint \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48231638171805,"sku":"9798350744316","price":39.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_f601afde-1588-4314-a00e-82475fbb5a94.jpg?v=1778577982","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-prince-of-new-orleans-the-life-of-allen-toussaint-9798350744316","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}