Mirrors and Windows, Opening Eyes, and a Long Way to Go Part 2

Transcript of conversation from a class on Thursday

(Having just finished reading Trombone Shorty) 


Me: Now, this picture of Trombone Shorty and Bo Diddly is in black and white, so it might look like this story took place a long time ago, but it didn't!  Trombone Shorty is actually a young

man.

Student A: He's still alive? 

Me: Oh, definitely! He is still alive. He is only 30 years old.  Just a few years ago he played at the White House for President Obama. 

(turned the page)

Me: Here is what he looks like today.

Student B: (gasps) He...he looks like me!

Me: You think he does? 

Student B: Yeah! He's brown and I'm brown! (points to his own arm)

Me: You are right! And you know what, Trombone Shorty travels all over the world playing his music.

Student B: Yeah! (continues smiling)