Janice and Tom Shefelman collaborated on several children's books
before Tom's death in 2017, including A Paradise Called Texas and
Sophie's War (both Eakin Press). Their titles have received many
honors, including New York Library Best Book for the Teen Age, CBC
Notable Book, and IRA Children's Choice awards. The husband-wife
team lived and worked in Texas, where Janice still resides. Visit
their website at shefelmanbooks.com.
Janice and Tom Shefelman collaborated on several children's books
before Tom's death in 2017, including A Paradise Called Texas and
Sophie's War (both Eakin Press). Their titles have received many
honors, including New York Library Best Book for the Teen Age, CBC
Notable Book, and IRA Children's Choice awards. The husband-wife
team lived and worked in Texas, where Janice still resides. Visit
their website at shefelmanbooks.com.
AWARDS and RECOGNITIONS
Children's Crown Award Reading Programs, Children's Gallery Award,
Nominee
International Reading Association-Children's Book Council Joint
Committee, Children's Choices (2008)
Storytelling World, Honor Book (2009)
PEN Center USA, Finalist, Children's Literature (2009)
Kid's Wings, Award for Outstanding Literature (2009-2010)
Horn Book Guide"This fictional account lyrically narrated in the
composer's voice presents key moments in Antonio Vivaldi's life and
musical career. . . Terra cotta-toned ink-line and watercolors,
which accent Vivaldi's red hair, effectively depict Venetian
landmarks. Musical notation decorates the endpapers. Recommended."
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"The tension between spiritual and secular demands makes for an
involving story, and Shefelman's smooth telling does it justice. .
. Listeners who are content with a broadly imagined, biographically
inspired tale may be pleased with both the domestic drama and Tom
Shefelman's watercolor tour along the canals and through the
churches and palaces of Venice." Kirkus Reviews
"Fetching introduction to one of the great masters of the Baroque
era." Publishers Weekly
"The first-person narration offers an accessible and personable
view of Vivaldi's intense passion for music. . . A noteworthy
picture book biography." Sacramento Bee
"This fact-based story of the famous musician from Venice will hold
young imaginations." Chicago Tribute
"Acknowledging the few facts we have about Antonio Vivaldi, Janice
Shefelman makes us see not only the sickly little boy who became
the famous composer but also the passionate power of music in this
Venetian world. "
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