Iʻm excited to be mentoring an unagented or agented picture book writer this summer through the PB Rising Stars program! To learn everything you need to know about this program, visit pbrisingstars.com! Applications open March 18!
BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE MUSIC OF JOHN CAGE
IS A 2024 SCBWI GOLDEN KITE
HONOR AWARD WINNER!
STARRED REVIEW!
"...a good introduction to Cage and a reminder that hearing things differently can be a very good thing."
— Booklist
STARRED REVIEW!
“stunning…Readers will likely be curious to experiment themselves and “be like John Cage”
— The Horn Book Magazine
STARRED REVIEW!
Framing the story with a recurring “What if...” (“What if you composed a piece of piano music/ without any notes”), onomatopoeic lines create a sense of Cage’s unconventional music...and underscore his determination to explore sound despite criticism. "
— Publishers Weekly
"A great introduction to a composer who was a disruptor and pioneer; this is a solid addition to school libraries and music departments."
— School Library Journal
"Tantalizing glimpses of a composer
who challenged the very definition of music."
— Kirkus Reviews
Told in second person and paired with exciting illustrations as innovative as Cage’s music, here is a picture book–perfect for any budding musician–that celebrates the genius of a nonconforming musician who always stayed true to his artistic vision.
Click for a fun activity kit!
IS A 2024 SCBWI GOLDEN KITE
HONOR AWARD WINNER!
STARRED REVIEW!
"...a good introduction to Cage and a reminder that hearing things differently can be a very good thing."
— Booklist
STARRED REVIEW!
“stunning…Readers will likely be curious to experiment themselves and “be like John Cage”
— The Horn Book Magazine
STARRED REVIEW!
Framing the story with a recurring “What if...” (“What if you composed a piece of piano music/ without any notes”), onomatopoeic lines create a sense of Cage’s unconventional music...and underscore his determination to explore sound despite criticism. "
— Publishers Weekly
"A great introduction to a composer who was a disruptor and pioneer; this is a solid addition to school libraries and music departments."
— School Library Journal
"Tantalizing glimpses of a composer
who challenged the very definition of music."
— Kirkus Reviews
Told in second person and paired with exciting illustrations as innovative as Cage’s music, here is a picture book–perfect for any budding musician–that celebrates the genius of a nonconforming musician who always stayed true to his artistic vision.
Click for a fun activity kit!
COMING SOON!