Iconic Composers
A Celebration of Music's Extraordinary Composers
Illustrated by David Lee Csicsko, text by Nicholas Csicsko, Emi Ferguson, foreword by Jamie Bernstein
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- Colorful, stylized illustrations make historical and contemporary figures warm and engaging
- Biographies are written in a style that will appeal to younger readers, whether they are reading themselves or having an adult read to them
- Portraits are deliberately diverse along gender, racial, and geographic lines
- Diverse, relatable figures help kids see that composers include people who “look like me”
- Modern composers are also included, to show that composers are more than just historical figures
- The Skin You Live In, a teacher and parent favorite also illustrated by David Lee Csicsko, is now in its 16th printing
Contributor Bio
David Lee Csicsko is an award-winning artist and designer whose distinctive artwork, stained glass, and mosaics beautify train stations, hospitals, churches and universities across the Midwest and East Coast. His many credits include designing the Obamas’ White House Christmas in 2012. David’s lively illustrations can also be seen in The Skin You Live In from the Chicago Children’s Museum, now in its 16th printing, as well as in LGBTQ+ Icons and Science People. Through his use of color, bold graphics and playful patterns, David Lee Csicsko celebrates the richness and diversity of life.
