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Yo-Yo Ma

Cellist

Barrier-Breaker Bios

Reading Level: 2

Interest Level: 1-4

Product type: Paperback Book
ISBN: 978-1-5026-4968-3
Author: Laura L. Sullivan
Copyright: 2020
Language: English
Pages: 32
Trim: 7.125" x 8.5"
GRL: H
Dewey: 787.4092--dc23
Dewey(two): B
ATOS: 3.8
ARPoints: 0.5
Binding: Paperback
BISAC: JNF007040
Fact Boxes • Full-Color Photographs • Further Information Section • Glossary • Index • Primary Sources • Sidebars • Timelines • Websites
Library Bound Book — List: $30.21 / S&L: $21.15
eBook — List: $30.21 / S&L: $21.15
Paperback Book — List: $11.58 / S&L: $9.85
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.

* Reviews *

"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." —Booklist