Listen : how Evelyn Glennie, a deaf girl, changed percussion
Stocker, Shannon
Listen : how Evelyn Glennie, a deaf girl, changed percussion How Evelyn Glennie, a deaf girl, changed percussion written by Shannon Stocker ; illustrated by Devon Holzwarth - London Puffin 2022 - 1 v. (unpaged) col. ill.
This inspiring picture book tells the true story of world-famous deaf percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie. This is a story of music. Of obstacles. Of strength and hard work. Of all you can accomplish when you dream. If you only . . . LISTEN. As a child, Evelyn Glennie's ears began to hurt. Voices became distant whispers. Ringing phones sounded like muffled crunches in her ears. But when she was told that she would need to wear hearing aids for the rest of her life, Evelyn was determined that this this would never stop her from playing music. Instead of giving up on her dreams, Evelyn found new ways to listen... With stunning illustrations from Devon Holzwarth, and a special note from Evelyn Glennie herself, this is the perfect book to inspire children to never give up on their dreams
9780241547687 $440
Glennie, Evelyn--Juvenile literature
Percussionists--Scotland--Biography--Juvenile literature
Deaf women--Scotland--Biography--Juvenile literature
786.8092 / S864
Listen : how Evelyn Glennie, a deaf girl, changed percussion How Evelyn Glennie, a deaf girl, changed percussion written by Shannon Stocker ; illustrated by Devon Holzwarth - London Puffin 2022 - 1 v. (unpaged) col. ill.
This inspiring picture book tells the true story of world-famous deaf percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie. This is a story of music. Of obstacles. Of strength and hard work. Of all you can accomplish when you dream. If you only . . . LISTEN. As a child, Evelyn Glennie's ears began to hurt. Voices became distant whispers. Ringing phones sounded like muffled crunches in her ears. But when she was told that she would need to wear hearing aids for the rest of her life, Evelyn was determined that this this would never stop her from playing music. Instead of giving up on her dreams, Evelyn found new ways to listen... With stunning illustrations from Devon Holzwarth, and a special note from Evelyn Glennie herself, this is the perfect book to inspire children to never give up on their dreams
9780241547687 $440
Glennie, Evelyn--Juvenile literature
Percussionists--Scotland--Biography--Juvenile literature
Deaf women--Scotland--Biography--Juvenile literature
786.8092 / S864