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Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion | Shannon Stocker
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* 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. (Cover may vary) "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 couldnthear 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 . . . Vibrant. Booklist An intriguing, loving biography. Kirkus "Engaging [and] vibrant." The Horn Book "Fantastic." Book Riot
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An inspiring picture book biography about an amazing Scottish musician, world famous solo percussionist Evelyn Glennie, who has been deaf since childhood. Joyful art is by Devon Holzwarth.

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In the author‘s note, Shannon writes of her own disability, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, and how the achievements of Evelyn Glennie inspired her not to give up on her musical dreams. While writing this biography, she asked Glennie what message she wanted to share with young readers.
Glennie: “Create your own story. You cannot wait for things to happen to you. You must make your own opportunities.”

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If your ears can‘t hear the strum,
or hum,
or thrum of a melody,
can music still swirl and whirl?
It did for Evelyn Glennie.

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