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.
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.
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.”
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.
I always have a problem with question like my fav christmas song. There are just so many!
So for today,
Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth - the one by Bowie and Bing - the best version ever!
Hot apple cider. Always.
@thespineview @ Keppensol whose name I can not spell right and since i am on a desk top the autolook up doesn't work!
#WinterReadathonDailyChallenge #BookNookBuddies2022 #CozySox
Not Christmassy but quite warm &wintery. These are lesser name brand version of #ReadingSox 😂🧦
Not much into Christmas music these last few years but…this would be a “current” favourite. Best listened to REALLY LOUD😉🎶🎧🥁
https://youtu.be/5l1CS0Jhk90
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Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music was written by Margarita Engle. This book shares the story of one little girl who loved music. However, music was banned for girls on the island that she lived on. But, one day, she decided to follow her heart and do what she loves.
so the drum dream girl
had to keep dreaming
quiet
secret
drumbeat
dreams.
Beautiful book about a girl who chose to never give up and chase her dreams of drumming.
2016 Pura Belpre award winner. This book is about a girl who dared to dream. She lived in a village where only boys and men were allowed to play the drums. She dreamt nigh and day about playing the drum and all kinds of them. Until one day her dreams became a reality.
This book tells a beautiful story of a little girl. In her culture girls are not allowed to use drums, only boys. Though, girls are expected to help make music on the music island. This idea can be applied to other aspects or issues in the real world!