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Author Event for Families: Susan Hood and Ada's Violin
Author Susan Hood will share the story of how she researched and wrote Ada's Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay, a moving and TRUE story of children who play instruments made from trash. Come learn about this amazing story of hope through music. A book sale and signing will follow the presentation.
This special author event is recommended for families with children in grades 3 and up, and will have appeal for older children, teens, and adults, too!
Ada Ríos grew up in Cateura, a small town in Paraguay built on a landfill. She dreamed of playing the violin, but with little money for anything but the bare essentials, it was never an option...until a music teacher named Favio Chávez arrived. He wanted to give the children of Cateura something special, so he made them instruments out of materials found in the trash. It was a crazy idea, but one that would leave Ada—and her town—forever changed. Now, the Recycled Orchestra plays venues around the world, spreading their message of hope and innovation. (Amazon.com)
- Date:
- Friday, May 5, 2017
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Location:
- TBA
- Audience:
- Adults Children Middle Schoolers (Gr 6-8)
- Categories:
- Author Events/Book Discussion Performances & Special Events
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