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Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion by Shannon Stocker, Devon Holzwarth
lizaroo71's review against another edition
4.0
I read this when I visited my school library. There is always a thematic display of picture books at the front of the library.
I've never heard of Evelyn Glennie, but I really feel like I should have. I live in a house of musicians.
Evelyn is a young girl born in Scotland in the 1960's. Her parents encourage her musicial abilities. When she is around eight, Evelyn begins losing her hearing. The doctor tells her she will never play music again. Thank goodness Mr. Glennie did not agree with the doctor's prognosis.
Evelyn fought against stereotypes and fixed mindsets on the abilities of persons that are differently abled. A teacher in her middle school allows her to think of music based on how it feels. She learns to listen to music with her body and becomes a proficient percussionist. Watch her explain how she learned her method of playing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU3V6zNER4g
I loved this story and I wish I knew about it sooner. Just amazing.
I've never heard of Evelyn Glennie, but I really feel like I should have. I live in a house of musicians.
Evelyn is a young girl born in Scotland in the 1960's. Her parents encourage her musicial abilities. When she is around eight, Evelyn begins losing her hearing. The doctor tells her she will never play music again. Thank goodness Mr. Glennie did not agree with the doctor's prognosis.
Evelyn fought against stereotypes and fixed mindsets on the abilities of persons that are differently abled. A teacher in her middle school allows her to think of music based on how it feels. She learns to listen to music with her body and becomes a proficient percussionist. Watch her explain how she learned her method of playing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU3V6zNER4g
I loved this story and I wish I knew about it sooner. Just amazing.
neglet's review
5.0
This is a lovely and insightful exploration of a unique performer, communicating in beautiful language how Glennie's hearing loss shaped her work as a percussionist. The illustrations by Devon Holzworth are gorgeous! I see why it won the Schneider Family Award this year.