Full Product Details
Author: Trish Marx ,
Ellen B Senisi ,
Ellen B Senisi
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
Imprint: Lee & Low Books
Dimensions:
Width: 19.80cm
, Height: 0.50cm
, Length: 24.90cm
Weight: 0.204kg
ISBN: 9781620142318
ISBN 10: 1620142317
Pages: 56
Publication Date: 01 October 2007
Recommended Age: 10 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
,
Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.
Reviews
[A]n inspiring story of young people overcoming personal odds with creativity and vision. -- School Library Journal This powerful book takes the reader on an exciting journey ... The main source of the book's excitement and can't put down feel comes from the Apollo Amateur Night competitions and the boys' progression to the final face-off. Woven throughout is a sophisticated set of lessons about working hard, nurturing talents, mentoring, studying, and responding to positive incentives. The book is as meaningful in social studies content as it is rich in artistic expression. -- The Rutgers University Project on Economics and Children What does it take to play Amateur Night at the renowned Apollo Theater? Here readers can find out in the company of a steel-drum band formed by a group of Schenectady teens.... this account of their efforts makes inspiring reading for young performers tempted to try for the limelight themselves. -- Kirkus Reviews
""[A]n inspiring story of young people overcoming personal odds with creativity and vision."" -- School Library Journal This powerful book takes the reader on an exciting journey . . . The main source of the book's excitement and ""can't put down"" feel comes from the Apollo Amateur Night competitions and the boys' progression to the final face-off. Woven throughout is a sophisticated set of lessons about working hard, nurturing talents, mentoring, studying, and responding to positive incentives. The book is as meaningful in social studies content as it is rich in artistic expression. -- Rutgers University Project on Economics and Children ""What does it take to play Amateur Night at the renowned Apollo Theater? Here readers can find out in the company of a steel-drum band formed by a group of Schenectady teens. . . . this account of their efforts makes inspiring reading for young performers tempted to try for the limelight themselves."" -- Kirkus Reviews Charlotte Awards Shortlist - New York State Reading Association
Author Information
Trish Marx has written several books for children. Marx specializes in nonfiction, especially current events and environmental issues--interests that stem from her background in teaching and journalism. Marx lives in New York City. Ellen B. Senisi is the photographer and author of several award-winning photo-essays for children. Specializing in candid photography, her work also appears regularly in educational publications, textbooks, and professional journals. Ellen's ideas for stories come from listening to children and following them around with her camera, as she did for Bebop Books' Shapes Where We Play and Counting Pumpkins. For Steel Drumming at the Apollo, chronicling the experiences of the Hamilton Hill Steel Drum Band was especially gratifying for Senisi since her son Steven is one of the band members. Senisi lives in Schenectady, New York. Her website is ellensenisi.com.
