Playing at the Border - by Joanna Ho (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>". . . tell[s] an inspiring story of Yo-Yo Ma, who challenges conventions, expectations, and beliefs in order to build bridges to unite communities, people, and cultures"--Provided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>The <em>New York Times </em>bestselling<em> </em>author of <em>Eyes That Kiss in the Corners</em>, Joanna Ho, delivers a poignant picture book biography about the musician Yo-Yo Ma, immigration, and using music to build bridges.</strong></p><p><strong>"By examining the life of Ma, whose story resonates with courage, persistence, and unity, Ho inspires readers to break barriers of their own." -Horn Book (starred review)</strong></p><p><strong>"Everyone can benefit from Ho's message of music bringing calm and peace to the world." --<em>Booklist </em></strong></p><p><strong>"Hopeful and lovely."<em> -Kirkus</em></strong></p><p><strong>"An ambitious portrait of a storied humanitarian with a clear message of advocacy." -Publishers Weekly</strong></p><p>Joanna Ho's lyrical writing and Teresa Martinez's vibrant art weave together to tell an inspiring story of Yo-Yo Ma, who challenges conventions, expectations, and beliefs in order to build bridges to unite communities, people, and cultures. A beautiful picture book biography to enjoy and share in the home and the classroom.</p><p>Before Yo-Yo Ma became one of the most renowned and celebrated cellists, he wanted to play the double bass. But it was too big for his four-year-old hands. Over time, Ma honed his amazing talent, and his music became a reflection of his own life between borders, cultures, disciplines, and generations.</p><p>Since then, he has recorded over a hundred albums, won nineteen Grammy Awards, performed for eight American presidents, and received the National Medal of the Arts and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, just to name a few accomplishments.</p><p>Staying true to himself, Yo-Yo Ma performed at the US-Mexico border at the Rio Grande on April 13, 2019, as part of his multi-continent "Bach Project" tour to prove a point--through music, we can build bridges rather than walls between different cultures.</p><p><strong>Featured in Book Riot's Must Read September 2021 List</strong></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A beautiful tribute to an award-winning musician with a heart much larger than the number of albums he has created and accolades he has garnered."--<em>New York Journal of Books</em><br><br>"An ambitious portrait of a storied humanitarian with a clear message of advocacy." --<em>Publishers Weekly</em><br><br>"By examining the life of Ma, whose story resonates with courage, persistence, and unity, Ho inspires readers to break barriers of their own."--Horn Book <strong>(starred review)</strong><br><br>"Hopeful and lovely." --<em>Kirkus Reviews</em><br><br>"Everyone can benefit from Ho's message of music bringing calm and peace to the world."<em> </em>--<em>Booklist</em><br>
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