Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion by Shannon Stocker , Devon Holzwarth (illustrator)

Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion by Shannon Stocker, Devon Holzwarth(illustrator) A good book to have in any school library. True story of how a young girl over came obstacles and did not take no to become a prominent percusionist.

Song of the Six Realms by Judy I. Lin

I loved this story. I look forward to reading more of Judy I Lin stories. It has magic, romance, and more. The audiobook also good. Perfect for any high school library. Enjoy.

Dolly Parton Storyteller by Dolly Parton

 

This is a delightful book and a treat to hear Dolly read her book on aduio book.  She is a writer of many songs and collaborations.  Enjoy this book.  

If I Ever Get Out Of Here by Eric Gansworth

 I find this as an important story.  It's a friendship book of boys from two worlds.  It also shows bullies and dealing with them.  And there are good adults out there.  I would add this to my school library.  IT's a good read.

Dear, Jacaranda by Alex Flinn

 

This charming story, I suspect inspired from the story of Daddy Longlegs.  An older teen has a generous sponsor to help her out.  The story is told in letters, to an unknown benefactor, narrating the events of her life in almost a journal fashion.  The letters are not answered but they are addressed by a guardian influenced by the benefactor.  It's a delightful read.  

Like a Bird The Art of the American Slave Song by Grady & Wood

I'm getting this book for my high school library.  I would also like to add to my digital collection.  The historic significance of this book helps teach all the importance of these songs and the human story connected to it.  Done in a beautiful fashion, this book is a welcome addition to any library.

The Weight of Our Sky by Hanna Alkaf

Wow.  The author has talked to many people who have survived this violent time.  So many people were killed that the government had to create a mass burial.  Melati has a mental condition, formed after the death of her father, a policeman killed on duty.  Her mother is a nurse.  There is a lot of violence in this story.  This story was written in a way that it takes you there back in time.  With the tread of music to tie it all together.  History becomes alive in this very scary time.  Get this one for your high school library.

The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu

This is a lot of fantasy plus history through Austria, told by Nannerel Mozart's eyes.  I liked the duality of the two worlds, both dangerous in their own rights.  Her brother, Wolfgang, will grow up to be the famous composer and performer but for now he is her sickly brother.  The audio book is also very good.  Enjoy.

The Sixties Trilogy Anthem by Deborah Wiles

This is a brilliant story.  Each section of the book has newspapers, magazines, quotes and photos to set up each part of the story.  Actually primary resources.  Then the chapters are set up by a music title from the 1968 with information about the music and then the story picks up.  I had Alexa from Amazon play the music.  The story is brilliant and perfect.  I'm getting this for my high school library.  This is when the Vietnam War is going on.  In this story, we meet various soldiers, civil rights, hippies, communes and more.  Such a fantastic story.

Home Work by Julie Andrews

Wow, a good book and the audio book is read by Julie Andrews, herself.  A very impressive woman.  She bares all about her life experiences.  Her honesty on her life, is something that anyone can connect to.  Good Job Ms. Andrews!

Steel Drums by Patricia Lakin

It's all right.

The Golden Thread by Meloy and McClure

Loved this book.  So many of our young teens and young people have no idea who Pete Seeger was and what he did.  It's a good book to add to any middle school and high school library. 

Elvis is King by Jonah Winter

The images are sculpted to create really cool images to tell the story of young Elvis.  A welcome addition to any school library.

Dancing Hands by Margarita Engle and Rafael Lopez

A lovely book highlighting a very special moment in history.  A little girl who had the gift of music making a lovely connection with President Lincoln.  Add this one to your library.  Enjoy.  Plus beautiful images.

The Bear, The Piano, The Dog and the Fiddle by David Litchfield

The first book was dear and now there is a book two.  Add this one to your library collection.  The pictures are bright and solid to tell the story of Hector and Hugo.  The bear is more in the background.  It's a brilliant picture book.  Enjoy.

Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan

The audio book is fantastic with excerpts of music that connect the story to real sounds.  It's a good read and a good listen too.  Fine for any school library.  A bit of a fantasy and some touches of history so that young readers have a stronger connection to events in history.