Ballet for Martha Making Appalachian Spring

This award-winning picture book delves into the creation of Martha Graham's most celebrated dance performance, Appalachian Spring. It highlights the collaborative efforts of Graham, composer Aaron Copland, and sculptor Isamu Noguchi, detailing the process from initial concept to intense rehearsals. Illustrated with Brian Floca's vibrant watercolors, it offers a unique look at the dedication and teamwork involved in bringing a masterpiece to the stage. Ideal for children aged 4-11, it introduces them to significant figures in American art and the magic of creative collaboration.

A picture book about the making of Martha Graham's Appalachian Spring, her most famous dance performance Martha Graham : trailblazing choreographer Aaron Copland : distinguished American composer Isamu Noguchi : artist, sculptor, craftsman Award-winning authors Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan tell the story behind the scenes of the collaboration that created APPALACHIAN SPRING, from its inception through the score's composition to Martha's intense rehearsal process. The authors' collaborator is two-time Sibert Honor winner Brian Floca, whose vivid watercolors bring both the process and the performance to life.