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Dial Books, 2022-12-04

Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion

Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion

Shannon Stocker, Author

Devon Holzwarth, Illustrator

Hardcover

9780593109694

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"A nonfiction picture book biography celebrating Evelyn Glennie, a deaf woman, who became the first full-time solo percussionist in the world"--
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This poetic narrative invites readers to feel the world differently—through vibration, imagination, and determination. Evelyn’s story resounds with creative strength and redefines what it means to truly listen. A stirring portrait of artistry that breaks boundaries with grace.

Keywords and Themes: Artistry • Biography & Autobiography • Creativity • Determination • Disability • Grace • Imagination • Individuality • Inspiration • Instruments • Juvenile Nonfiction • Music • Overcoming • Perseverance

Age Range • 4-8

Pages • 40

Subjects • Glennie • Evelyn • Percussionists • Scotland • Deaf musicians • Drummers (Musicians) • Deaf • Biographies • Picture books

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | Disability • Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Music • Juvenile Nonfiction | Music | Instruments

* Schneider Family Book Award Winner *

A gorgeous and empowering picture book biography about Evelyn Glennie, a deaf woman, who became the first full-time solo percussionist in the world.

"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'thear 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

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