Franz Schubert

Joanne Mattern

Aug 2026 · Red Chair Press Books for Young Readers

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Franz Schubert (1797–1828) was an Austrian composer of the late Classical and early Romantic eras.

Despite his short life of only thirty-one years, Schubert created more than six hundred works, including operas, symphonies, sacred music, and many pieces for chamber music. He helped shape classical music's structure and style. Colorful illustrations plus photographs of meaningful sites and settings connect readers to important points in Schubert's history. A timeline and "B Sharp" sidebars add details to the composer's life story.

Franz Schubert (1797–1828) was an Austrian composer of the late Classical and early Romantic eras. Despite his short life of only thirty-one years, Schubert created more than six hundred works, including operas, symphonies, sacred music, and many pieces for chamber music. He helped shape classic...

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Joanne Mattern is the author of many books for children. She loves writing about sports, animals, and interesting people. Mattern lives in New York State with her family.

Marilena Perilli is an illustrator residing in Westchester, NY, with her FDNY husband and two boys. Clients include The New York Times, Boston Globe, Simon and Schuster, Scholastic, Penguin Books, American Girl Publishing, Random House, and Nickelodeon.

Joanne Mattern is the author of many books for children. She loves writing about sports, animals, and interesting people. Mattern lives in New York State with her family. Marilena Perilli is an illustrator residing in Westchester, NY, with her FDNY husband and two boys. Clients include The New Yo...

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