Florence Price

Mattern, Joanne

ISBN 10 : 1643714481 ISBN 13 : 9781643714486

Editeur : Red Chair Press Books for Young Readers, 2025

Synopsis

Florence Price (1887-1953), an American composer and pianist, was a trailblazer as the first African American woman to gain recognition in classical music.

Her compositions, blending traditional Western styles with African American influences, include symphonies, chamber works, and the acclaimed Symphony No. 1. Price's legacy continues to inspire diversity in classical music. Colorful illustrations plus photographs of meaningful sites and settings connect readers to important points in Price's history. A timeline and B Sharp sidebars add details to the composer's life story.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Joanne Mattern is the author of many books for children. She loves writing about sports, animals, and interesting people. Mattern lives in New York State with her family.

Marilena Perilli is an illustrator residing in Westchester, NY, with her FDNY husband and two boys. Clients include The New York Times, Boston Globe, Simon and Schuster, Scholastic, Penguin Books, American Girl Publishing, Random House, and Nickelodeon.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Red Chair Press Books for Young Readers
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1643714481
• ISBN 13: 9781643714486
• Reliure: Belle reliure
• Illustrateur: Perilli Marilena
• Nombre de pages: 32
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible