Yo-Yo Ma: Cellist

By Laura L Sullivan

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1502649705
• ISBN13: 9781502649706
• Release Date: December 2019
• Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.3" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4