Description: In a standout debut for the #MeToo era, a young pianist devotes herself to her art -- and to the demanding, charismatic teacher she idolizes. After seventeen-year-old Claire Alalay's father's death, only music has helped her channel her grief. Claire likes herself best when she plays his old piano, a welcome escape from the sadness -- and her traditional Filipino mother's prayer groups. In the hopes of earning a college scholarship, Claire auditions for Paul Avon, a prominent piano teacher, who agrees to take Claire as a pupil. Soon Claire loses herself in Paul's world and his way of digging into a composition's emotional core. She practices constantly, foregoing a social life, but no matter how hard she works or how well she plays, it seems impossible to gain Paul's approval, let alone his affection. Author Cynthia Salaysay composes a moving, beautifully written portrait of rigorous perfectionism, sexual awakening, and the challenges of self-acceptance. Timely and vital, Private Lessons delves into a complicated student/teacher relationship, as well as class and cultural differences, with honesty and grace.
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Book Title: Private Lessons
Number of Pages: 320 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication Year: 2024
Item Height: 0.9 in
Topic: Social Themes / Dating & Sex, Performing Arts / Music, People & Places / United States / Asian American
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Item Weight: 9.8 Oz
Item Length: 8.3 in
Author: Cynthia Salaysay
Item Width: 5.6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
