This amazing children’s book, written by Gary Golio and illustrated by Marc Burckhardt, follows Bobby Zimmerman as he leaves Minnesota, takes on a new identity, and meets his musical hero, Woody Guthrie. The story is great, but, to me, the illustrations are the real stand out here.
David Hajdu’s look at how Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Mimi Baez Farina, and Richard Farina converged to basically create the iconic folk sound of the 60s. (Julie says, “I read this book years ago and LOVED it. I learned a lot and still use its anecdotes to impress friends. A comprehensive and fair look at the relationships of four influential people. You’ll feel like you’re there. Read it.”)
I'm the Marketing Director for BookPeople, and I love my job. I book different authors to come to the store, talk to publishers about why BookPeople is the greatest independent bookstore ever, and I also work hard at making sure you, the public, love BookPeople as much as I love BookPeople. The best part is getting to meet amazing authors, like Pres. Jimmy Carter, David Sedaris or Ron Jeremy*.
My favorite books seem to vary wildly. I cannot understate how much I love Mr. Darcy, and Pride and Prejudice has been reread many times. Also, I have Harry Potter lightning bolts tattooed on my feet, and I truly feel like I should have played Hermione in the movies (even though I'm about 10 years too old). Some recent favorites are: The Story of Forgetting by Stefan Block, The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova, The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly and Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen.
Also, I have a sweet hubby and super cute son named Lucas. It is widely agreed-upon (by me and my family) that Lucas is the most adorable baby ever born.
*Seriously though, Ron Jeremy wore sweatpants to the store and talked nonstop about famous people who are his "friends." It was a hilarious and magical evening, and he left with a girl named Bambi. I'm not making any of this up.
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Wow! Thanks for sharing this post. I’m a big fan of Bob Dylan… can you please tell me where can I buy his book? thanks and have a nice day!
When Bob Met Woody
Positively 4th Street
Bob Dylan Writings 1968-2010
Bob Dylan in America
Chronicles, Volume 1
BookPeople 
Wow! Thanks for sharing this post. I’m a big fan of Bob Dylan… can you please tell me where can I buy his book? thanks and have a nice day!
Which book? Chronicles, Volume 1? If you clink the book cover, it will take you to our website where you can buy a copy. I hope you enjoy it!