The Girl Who Heard the Music
How One Pianist and 85,000 Bottles and Cans Brought New Hope to an Island
$62.71
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
4 April 2023
Summary
When one young woman recycled 24 tons of ocean trash to create the very first school of music on Easter Island, she proved that anyone can make a difference! Fans of Shark Lady will appreciate this incredible feminist story that empowers kids to use their passions to change the world.
The true story of award-winning pianist and environmental activist Mahani Teave and the beloved island she is helping to save.
“This upbeat and fascinating story will leave readers feeli…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781728262314 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1728262313 |
| Author: | Mahani Teave, Marni Fogelson, Marta Álvarez Miguéns |
| Publisher: | Sourcebooks, Inc |
| Imprint: | Sourcebooks, Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 4 April 2023 |
| Weight: | 498g |
| Dimensions: | 265mm x 262mm x 11mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
”“Features colorful illustrations throughout, many pages showcasing the beauty of music.” – Youth Services Book Review, STARRED Review” – Youth Services Book Review, STARRED Review
“Writing with Fogelson in third-person prose, Teave tells the story of her own path to musical success and her eventual conservation work at home on Rapa Nui, island site of the world-famous moai.” – Publishers Weekly
” Accompanied by vibrant, delightful visuals, this upbeat and fascinating story will leave readers feeling as though they, too, can make a difference when it comes to helping the planet.” – Kirkus Reviews
“Inspiration abounds… [with] cultural details in almost every scene… excellent back matter” – Booklist
About The Author
Mahani Teave
Mahani Teave (Author)
Mahani Teave is an award-winning concert pianist and environmental activist from Rapa Nui (Easter Island). She holds a master’s degree from the prestigious Cleveland Institute of Music, has won numerous international music competitions, and her debut album, Rapa Nui Odyssey, launched as number one on the Billboard Classical charts. She is one of the founders of Toki Rapa Nui, a nonprofit dedicated to the island’s ecological and cultural preservation. She lives with her family on Rapa Nui, where she leads the Rapa Nui School for Music and the Arts.
Marni Fogelson (Author)
Marni Fogelson is a children’s book author, lifestyle writer, and nonprofit professional. She has an insatiable love for reading and believes that books have a tremendous power to make us better humans. Marni lives with her husband, two children, and a very loud and affectionate hound in Philadelphia.
Marta lvarez Miguens (Author)
Marta lvarez Miguens is a self-taught children’s illustrator. She was born in a small town in Galicia, Spain, and currently lives in La Coruna, Spain. She is the illustrator of Shark Lady (written by Jess Keating), which was named a 2018 Best STEM Book by the Children’s Book Council as well as a Best STEM Book by the National Science Teachers Association.
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