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PITCH PERFECT AND PERSISTENT! The Musical Debut of Amy Cheney Beach
Written by Caitlin DeLems
Illustrated by Alison Jay
$18.99 US / $24.99 CAN
ISBN 9781662680083 HC
ISBN 9781662680090 eBook
About The Book
Discover the untold yet inspiring story of Amy Beach, musician extraordinaire and the first successful woman composer in America.
With perfect pitch and fierce persistence, Amy Beach always knew she had to make music. There was just one BIG problem. Her mother believed it was not proper or suitable for a young lady to draw attention to herself, let alone take on a musical career. But give in or give up? Not Amy Beach. She demanded to play the piano. Demanded to have a real teacher. Demanded to perform. Luckily for the world! Amy’s persistence paid off. At just sixteen years old, Amy Beach found herself on the stage of Boston’s Music Hall and the start of a brilliant career. A female composer who paved the way perfectly!
Praise For Pitch Perfect And Persistent
★ “A profile of the early life of a 19th-century musical prodigy… carefully chosen details paint a portrait of a remarkable young person.” Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Paired with Jay’s vibrant illustrations, with a cracked-paint-like texture that pops off the page like paintings of the period, this lively tale will introduce young readers to a new and important
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