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



by
Shannon Stocker
illustrated by
Devon Holzwarth

Edition
Hardcover edition
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Imprint
Dial
ISBN
9780593109694
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Discrimination: Disability
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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 only had to listen.

From the moment Evelyn Glennie heard her first note, music held her heart. She could play the piano by ear at age eight, the clarinet by age ten. But soon the nerves in her ears began to degenerate, and Evelyn was told that, as a deaf girl, she could never be a musician. What sounds Evelyn couldn’t hear with her ears, though, she could feel resonate through her body, as if she were a drum, and the music she created as a result was extraordinary. All she had to do was listen in a way that others didn’t. And soon, the world was listening too.

Author’s note. References. Full-color illustrations rendered in watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and Procreate. 

POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Discrimination: Disability

Details

Format

Print

Page Count

40

Trim Size

10 1/2" x 9"

Dewey

B

AR

3.7: points 0.5

Genre

Nonfic

Scholastic Reading Counts

0

JLG Release

Sep 2022

Book Genres

Autobiography/Biography, Narrative Nonfiction, Picture Book

Topics

Evelyn Glennie (1965– ). Percussionists. Deaf musicians. Scottish women musicians. Disability rights. Royal Academy of Music, London, England. 

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Praise & Reviews

School Library Journal

School Library Journal

Library Journal

Gr 3–6—The life of deaf percussionist Evelyn Glennie dances and swirls across the page in this vibrantly illustrated picture book biography that is perfect for elementary school readers learning about music and fascinating women. Glennie's story begins in Scotland, where she can play music by ear by the age of 10. Soon thereafter, she loses her hearing, and it seems as if she will lose access to music, too. A compassionate teacher, Ron Forbes, understands that Glennie feels the music with every part of her being, and she becomes an essential musician in any percussion section. This is more than a story of overcoming discrimination due to disability—Stocker captures something about the artist's need to be herself, regardless of abilities. Glennie is making music to this day. Lush brushstrokes, delicate character portraits, and warm colors make this a beautiful title to explore, and the ample text and sweet author's note ensures that Glennie's story will have an impact on readers. VERDICT An excellent addition to biography sections, especially for musical readers looking to feel the music and not just hear it.—Aryssa Damron

Praise & Reviews

School Library Journal

School Library Journal

Library Journal

Gr 3–6—The life of deaf percussionist Evelyn Glennie dances and swirls across the page in this vibrantly illustrated picture book biography that is perfect for elementary school readers learning about music and fascinating women. Glennie's story begins in Scotland, where she can play music by ear by the age of 10. Soon thereafter, she loses her hearing, and it seems as if she will lose access to music, too. A compassionate teacher, Ron Forbes, understands that Glennie feels the music with every part of her being, and she becomes an essential musician in any percussion section. This is more than a story of overcoming discrimination due to disability—Stocker captures something about the artist's need to be herself, regardless of abilities. Glennie is making music to this day. Lush brushstrokes, delicate character portraits, and warm colors make this a beautiful title to explore, and the ample text and sweet author's note ensures that Glennie's story will have an impact on readers. VERDICT An excellent addition to biography sections, especially for musical readers looking to feel the music and not just hear it.—Aryssa Damron

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