Antonia and Her Magic Wand
The Extraordinary Story of Antonia Brico, Symphony Conductor
$64.88
- Hardcover
48 pages
- Release Date
11 November 2026
Summary
Sure to inspire young music lovers to follow their dreams, here is a picture book biography about trailblazing Antonia Brico, the first female conductor of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.
A Society of Illustrators Silver Medalist
Ever since she saw her first symphony orchestra as a little girl, Antonia Brico knew she wanted to be a conductor. To wave a baton like a magic wand and cast a musical spell.
But in the 1920s, female conductors were unheard of. From Anton…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593813935 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593813936 |
| Author: | Elizabeth Duncan, Victoria Tentler-Krylov |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Anne Schwartz Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 11 November 2026 |
| Weight: | 505g |
| Dimensions: | 11mm x 287mm x 236mm |
| Audience Age: | 5-9 |
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Critics Review
“It’s a resonant portrait of a woman who wouldn’t allow her passion, persistence, and solidarity with other female artists to be silenced.” —Publishers Weekly
Elizabeth Duncan
Elizabeth Duncan
Elizabeth Duncan discovered her love for classical music at a symphony concert during her childhood, which sparked a lifelong dedication to studying the violin. A former elementary school teacher, she currently resides in Colorado. There, she writes and publishes books and articles focusing on notable Coloradans. Her works include biographies such as Helen Hunt Jackson: Colorado’s Literary Lady and Florence Sabin: Teacher, Scientist, Humanitarian. Antonia and Her Magic Wand marks her debut as a picture book author.
Victoria Tentler-Krylov
Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, Victoria Tentler-Krylov transitioned from a career as a trained architect to become a children’s book illustrator and author. Her illustrations for Cyclops of Central Park, written by Madelyn Rosenberg, earned her an Ezra Jack Keats Illustrator Honor. She also illustrated Sanctuary by Christine McDonnell, recognized as a Kirkus Best Book of the Year and a Horn Book Fanfare selection. Other notable works include We Are a Garden by Lisa Westberg Peter and One Small Spark by Ruth Spiro, both of which received starred reviews. Victoria’s debut as an author-illustrator, Building Zaha: The Story of Iraqi-British Architect Zaha Hadid, was featured in the Society of Illustrators Original Art Show. Additionally, she has produced numerous covers for The New Yorker.
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