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A gorgeous and empowering picture book biography about Evelyn Glennie, a deaf woman, who became the first full-time solo percussionist in the world. A robust author’s note brings further detail and highlights Evelyn’s own voice.
"No. You can't," people said.
But Evelyn knew she could. She had found her own way to listen.
From the moment Evelyn Glennie heard her first note, music held her heart. She played the piano by ear at age eight, and the clarinet by age ten. But soon, the nerves in her ears began to deteriorate, and Evelyn was told that, as a deaf girl, she could never be a musician. What sounds Evelyn couldn’t hear with her ears, though, she could feel resonate through her body as if she, herself, were a drum. And the music she created was extraordinary. Evelyn Glennie had learned how to listen in a new way. And soon, the world was listening too.
"Radiant." —Publishers Weekly
"Perfect for elementary school readers . . . Excellent." —SLJ
"Beautiful." —A Mighty Girl
“Lyrical . . . Expressive.” —Booklist
“An intriguing, loving biography.” —Kirkus
"Engaging [and] vibrant." —The Horn Book
"Fantastic." —Book Riot
"I strongly recommend it." —Time for Kids
A gorgeous and empowering picture book biography about Evelyn Glennie, a deaf woman, who became the first full-time solo percussionist in the world. A robust author’s note brings further detail and highlights Evelyn’s own voice.
"No. You can't," people said.
But Evelyn knew she could. She had found her own way to listen.
From the moment Evelyn Glennie heard her first note, music held her heart. She played the piano by ear at age eight, and the clarinet by age ten. But soon, the nerves in her ears began to deteriorate, and Evelyn was told that, as a deaf girl, she could never be a musician. What sounds Evelyn couldn’t hear with her ears, though, she could feel resonate through her body as if she, herself, were a drum. And the music she created was extraordinary. Evelyn Glennie had learned how to listen in a new way. And soon, the world was listening too.
"Radiant." —Publishers Weekly
"Perfect for elementary school readers . . . Excellent." —SLJ
"Beautiful." —A Mighty Girl
“Lyrical . . . Expressive.” —Booklist
“An intriguing, loving biography.” —Kirkus
"Engaging [and] vibrant." —The Horn Book
"Fantastic." —Book Riot
"I strongly recommend it." —Time for Kids
Lots of kid interest: Evelyn's way of hearing with her whole body and not with her ears will captivate young readers, both deaf and hearing.
Nonfiction is happening:Nonfiction picture book biographies, particularly those featuring musicians, have done well-think Ada's Violin, Trombone Shorty, and Drum Dream Girl.
Promotional support from Evelyn Glennie: Evelyn Glennie has been consulted on Listen, has given her entusiastic blessing, and will help promote it. (She has 50,150 Facebook followers, 12,400 on Twitter, and 7,125 on Instagram.)
In-the-know author: Though not deaf, Shannon Stocker identifies as a differently abled musician who depicts the intersection of Evelyn Glennie's deafness and talent in nuanced, empowering ways. (Author's note included.)
Stunning artwork: Devon Holzwarth's rich illustrations bring warmth, vibrancy, and texture to the story, underscoring the idea of hearing-and seeing-things in new, extraordinary ways.
| Empfohlen (bis): | 8 |
|---|---|
| Empfohlen (von): | 4 |
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2022 |
| Genre: | Importe |
| Produktart: | Sachliteratur |
| Rubrik: | Kinder & Jugend |
| Thema: | Menschen |
| Medium: | Buch |
| Inhalt: | Einband - fest (Hardcover) |
| ISBN-13: | 9780593109694 |
| ISBN-10: | 0593109694 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Gebunden |
| Autor: | Stocker, Shannon |
| Illustrator: | Holzwarth, Devon |
| Hersteller: | Penguin Young Readers Group |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 268 x 240 x 15 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Shannon Stocker |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 12.04.2022 |
| Gewicht: | 0,477 kg |
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