Pub Date: December 30, 2019
Dewey: B
LCCN: 2019016399
Lexile Code: 0000
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
Target Age Group: 06 to 09
Physical Info: 0.20" H x 8.30" L x 6.80" W ( 0.05 lbs) 32 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography and Autobiography | Music | Asian American and Pacific Islander
Series: Barrier-Breaker BIOS
Description: In an era when the music world thought only Westerners could truly understand Western classical music, Chinese-American cellist Yo-Yo Ma broke barriers and defied expectations. Through his musical skill and exceptional passion, he showed that classical music is for everyone. With mentorships and impromptu street concerts, Yo-Yo Ma has headed programs to bring classical music around the world. This biography uses easy-to-read text, vibrant photographs, engaging sidebars, and fun fact boxes to introduce kids to this barrier-breaking icon.
Review Quotes: Booklist -- His career as a world-class cellist is reason enough to highlight the life of Yo-Yo Ma, but this entry in the Barrier-Breaker Bios series also considers how he overcame many challenges to earn his prestige ... Browsers and researchers alike will find much to discover about this fascinating musician.