About the book
* Schneider Family Book Award Winner *
A gorgeous and empowering picture book biography about Evelyn Glennie, a deaf woman, who became the first full-time solo percussionist in the world. (Cover may vary)
\"No. You can't,\" people said.
But Evelyn knew she could. She had found her own way to listen.
From the moment Evelyn Glennie heard her first note, music held her heart. She played the piano by ear at age eight, and the clarinet by age ten. But soon, the nerves in her ears began to deteriorate, and Evelyn was told that, as a deaf girl, she could never be a musician. What sounds Evelyn couldn’thear with her ears, though, she could feel resonate through her body as if she, herself, were a drum. And the music she created was extraordinary. Evelyn Glennie had learned how to listen in a new way. And soon, the world was listening too.
\"Radiant.\" —Publishers Weekly
\"Perfect for elementary school readers . . . Excellent.\" —SLJ
\"Beautiful.\" —A Mighty Girl
“Lyrical . . . Expressive.” —Booklist
“An intriguing, loving biography.” —Kirkus
\"Engaging [and] vibrant.\" —The Horn Book
\"Fantastic.\" —Book Riot
\"I strongly recommend it.\" —Time for Kids
Editions of Listen
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780593109694
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593508985
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593508992
Read an Excerpt
* Schneider Family Book Award Winner *
A gorgeous and empowering picture book biography about Evelyn Glennie, a deaf woman, who became the first full-time solo percussionist in the world. (Cover may vary)
\"No. You can't,\" people said.
But Evelyn knew she could. She had found her own way to listen.
From the moment Evelyn Glennie heard her first note, music held her heart. She played the piano by ear at age eight, and the clarinet by age ten. But soon, the nerves in her ears began to deteriorate, and Evelyn was told that, as a deaf girl, she could never be a musician. What sounds Evelyn couldn’thear with her ears, though, she could feel resonate through her body as if she, herself, were a drum. And the music she created was extraordinary. Evelyn Glennie had learned how to listen in a new way. And soon, the world was listening too.
\"Radiant.\" —Publishers Weekly
\"Perfect for elementary school readers . . . Excellent.\" —SLJ
\"Beautiful.\" —A Mighty Girl
“Lyrical . . . Expressive.” —Booklist
“An intriguing, loving biography.” —Kirkus
\"Engaging [and] vibrant.\" —The Horn Book
\"Fantastic.\" —Book Riot
\"I strongly recommend it.\" —Time for Kids
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Listen about?
* Schneider Family Book Award Winner *
A gorgeous and empowering picture book biography about Evelyn Glennie, a deaf woman, who became the first full-time solo percussionist in the world. (Cover may vary)
\"No. You can't,\" people said.
But Evelyn knew she could. She had found her own way to listen.
From the moment Evelyn Glennie heard her first note, music held her heart. She played the piano by ear at age eight, and the clarinet by age ten. But soon, the nerves in her ears began to deteriorate, and Evelyn was told that, as a deaf girl, she could never be a musician. What sounds Evelyn couldn’thear with her ears, though, she could feel resonate through her body as if she, herself, were a drum. And the music she created was extraordinary. Evelyn Glennie had learned how to listen in a new way. And soon, the world was listening too.
\"Radiant.\" —Publishers Weekly
\"Perfect for elementary school readers . . . Excellent.\" —SLJ
\"Beautiful.\" —A Mighty Girl
“Lyrical . . . Expressive.” —Booklist
“An intriguing, loving biography.” —Kirkus
\"Engaging [and] vibrant.\" —The Horn Book
\"Fantastic.\" —Book Riot
\"I strongly recommend it.\" —Time for Kids
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Listen?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics > Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Disability, impairments and special needs
Where can I read a sample of Listen?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780593109694
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Listen?
Shannon Stocker
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Listen is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780593109694) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593508985) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593508992)
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