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

Description

An inspiring picture book biography which tells the world-famous deaf percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie. 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. 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.

Shannon Stocker (Author) Shannon Stocker is a writer and musician who has always danced to the beat of her own drum. She is the author of the picture book Can U Save the Day? and the 21st Century Junior Library- Together We Can- Pandemic early reader series. Shannon lives with her husband, Greg, and her children, Cassidy and Tye, in Louisville, Kentucky. Devon Holzwarth (Illustrator) Devon Holzwarth is a picture book illustrator, author and painter. She was born in Washington, D.C., grew up in Panama surrounded by nature and her dad's art supplies, and currently lives in Germany with her family.