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. A
beautiful picture book biography to enjoy and share in the home
and the classroom.
Before Yo-Yo Ma became one of the most renowned and celebrated
cellists, he wanted to play the double bass. But it was too big
for his four-year-old hands. Over time, Ma honed his amazing
talent, and his music became a reflection of his own life between
borders, cultures, disciplines, and generations.
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.