The New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners , Joanna Ho , delivers a poignant picture book biography about the musician Yo-Yo Ma, immigration, and using music to build bridges.
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..
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.
Over time, Ma honed his amazing talent, and his music became a reflection of his own life between borders, cultures, disciplines, and generations.
But it was too big for his four-year-old hands.
Before Yo-Yo Ma became one of the most renowned and celebrated cellists, he wanted to play the double bass.
A beautiful picture book biography to enjoy and share in the home and the classroom. "Everyone can benefit from Ho\'s message of music bringing calm and peace to the world." -- Booklist 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.
The New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners , Joanna Ho , delivers a poignant picture book biography about the musician Yo-Yo Ma, immigration, and using music to build bridges
