I Am Mozart, Too

By Audrey Ades, Adelina Lirius (Illustrator)

A hidden prodigy defies norms to pursue her musical dreams in secret.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Meet Maria Anna Mozart, a child prodigy overshadowed by her famous brother, Wolfgang. As they perform across Europe, Nannerl secretly composes music, defying her father's strict rules. While Wolfgang's career soars, Nannerl's talent remains hidden, challenging societal norms. Will her genius ever be recognized, or will she remain behind the curtain? Discover the untold story of a girl who dared to dream beyond the limits set for her.

From the publisher

To everyone who has heard of my famous younger brother but has never heard of me. I Am Mozart, Too is a picture book biography about Wolfgang’s older sister, Maria Anna Mozart, who was a child prodigy and a secret composer, perfect for Women’s History Month. Nannerl and Wolfie love playing the harpsichord together. They are so talented, the Mozart siblings perform all over Europe for packed audiences in beautiful concert halls. Even Empress Maria Theresa requests that they stop in Vienna to play especially for her. But then Nannerl does something naughty: She starts writing music of her own. Papa fumes. Girls are not allowed to compose! Girls belong behind the curtain. While Wolfie’s solo career takes flight, Nannerl must settle for a life offstage. But it doesn’t stop her from pursuing her dreams in secret. With vivid, sweeping art by Adelina Lirius, author Audrey Ades tells the powerful true story of a talented, ambitious girl who has been hidden from history–a girl who was and always will be a genius, too.

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