Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma -- Joanna Ho

<p><strong>The <em>New York Times </em>bestselling<em> </em>author of <em>Eyes That Kiss in the Corners</em>, Joanna Ho, delivers a poignant picture book biography about the musician Yo-Yo Ma, immigration, and using music to build bridges.</strong></p><p><strong>Winner of the Ezra Jack Keats Award Honor * Featured in Book Riot's Must Read September 2021 List</strong></p><p><strong>"By examining the life of Ma, whose story resonates with courage, persistence, and unity, Ho inspires readers to break barriers of their own." --<em>Horn Book</em> (starred review)</strong></p><p><strong>"Everyone can benefit from Ho's message of music bringing calm and peace to the world." --<em>Booklist </em></strong></p><p><strong>"Hopeful and lovely."<em> --Kirkus</em></strong></p><p><strong>"An ambitious portrait of a storied humanitarian with a clear message of advocacy." --<em>Publishers Weekly</em></strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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 bo