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Esquivel!: Space-Age Sound Artist
Written by Susan Wood
Narrated by Brian Amador
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A self-taught Mexican composer, arranger, bandleader and pianist, Esquivel was revered for his unusual instrumentation and innovative sounds and this striking music biography allows readers to see and hear why.
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Susan Wood
Susan Wood is the author of many picture books, including American Gothic and Esquivel!. She lives in Norfolk, Virginia. For more information, visit susanwoodbooks.com.
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