YVONA FAST
  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Books
  • Events
  • My Reads
  • Poetry
  • Contact
MY READS

In one ear... and out the other

4/22/2021

0 Comments

 
A century ago, girls were told they couldn’t become conductors. But Antonia Brico didn’t listen – and she didn’t let that stop her!

In one ear and out the other: Antonia Brico and her amazing musical life by Diane Worthey. Illustrated by Morgana Wallace. Penny Candy books, 2020. 48 p. ; 12,000 words. 
​
Picture

This 1200-word chapter book biography inspires girls to never give up on your dream! Antonia Brico had many things against her. Her foster parents abandoned her when she turned 18. She was told the audience would throw rotten eggs at a woman conductor. But she didn’t listen… she let the negative comments go in one ear and out the other and persevered in the pursuit of her goal to become a conductor. She was the first woman to conduct the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.

As a teenager, Diane Worthey performed under Brico's baton - so she has firsthand experience with the subject of her biography. 


​
0 Comments
    Picture

    Author

    A good book, a comfy chair,
    a cup of tea 
    is all I need. 
    Writers love to read!  
    - Yvona

    Archives

    February 2023
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    May 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    September 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020

    Categories

    All
    Book Review
    Nature
    Poetry

    RSS Feed

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Books
  • Events
  • My Reads
  • Poetry
  • Contact