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Music Mavens

15 Women of Note in the Industry
By Ashley Walker and Maureen Charles
Series: Women of Power
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Music Mavens by Ashley Walker and Maureen Charles takes young readers on an exciting journey through the history of music. The book introduces them to famous composers and musicians across different eras, offering engaging stories and fun facts. It's a delightful blend of education and entertainment, perfect for children curious about the world of music.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you have a budding interest in music and discovering stories of innovative musical talents. It introduces young readers to a world of diverse musical geniuses, inspiring creativity and a love for the arts. Perfect for curious minds eager to explore the transformative power of music.

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Nothing moves us like music.

Music Mavens transports readers around the world (and beyond) to a jazz performance in Genoa, an instrument lab in London, a Tokyo taiko dojo, a New York City beatbox battle, and even a film scoring session aboard the starship Enterprise, to name a few. Along the way, it spotlights artists whose work spans various musical genres and industry roles, including composing and songwriting, performing and conducting, audio engineering, producing, and rock photography.

In Music Mavens, 15 extraordinary women reveal how they turned their passions into platforms and how they use their power to uplift others.

Their musical resumes will inspire, but the way each artist lives her life is the real story.

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Music Mavens is praised for its engaging and inspirational approach, blending compelling narratives about various paths in the music industry. It is described as an exceptional resource, offering young readers of any gender insight into the music world, with stories showcasing nuanced industry aspects beyond fame. With a mix of role models and life lessons, the book is valuable for both education and inspiration, making it a must-have for school libraries.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781641607230

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Chicago Review Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 358g

Pages: 224

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Ashley Walker Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Maureen Charles Series: Women of Power

About the Author

Ashley Walker is an author, educator, and amateur musician. Sheholdsdegreesin mechanical engineering and artificial intelligence, and she recently graduated from the MFA program in Writing for Children and Young Adults at Vermont College of Fine Arts, where she was a three-time award winner. She lives in San Francisco, California. For more information, visit Ashley's website: www.ashleywalkerbooks.com.

Maureen Charlesalso has an MFA in Writing for Children from Vermont College of Fine Arts and has worked for many years as a writer, editor, and writing coach. She sings, plays guitar and ukulele, and was married to an arranger, orchestrator, and composer of TV and film music. She lives in Pasadena, California. For more information, visit Maureen's website at www.maureencharles.com.

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