{"product_id":"drum-dream-girl-how-one-girls-courage-changed-music-isbn-9780544102293","title":"Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGirls cannot be drummers.\u003c\/em\u003e Long ago on an island filled with music, no one questioned that rule—until the drum dream girl.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn her city of drumbeats, she dreamed of pounding tall congas and tapping small bongós. She had to keep quiet. She had to practice in secret. But when at last her dream-bright music was heard, everyone sang and danced and decided that \u003cem\u003eboth\u003c\/em\u003e girls and boys should be free to drum and dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by the childhood of Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, a Chinese-African-Cuban girl who broke Cuba's traditional taboo against female drummers, \u003cem\u003eDrum Dream Girl\u003c\/em\u003e tells an inspiring true story for dreamers everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful picture book was recognized with a Pura Belpré Honor. A strong option for those interested in women's history and Hispanic History topics.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"A beautiful account of a young girl's bravery and her important contribution toward gender equality in the creative arts.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The heroine’s tenacity in the face of naysayers will inspire all dreamers, and the illustrator’s smile-inducing cameo on the last page emphasizes the universality of Millo’s story...For those looking for more nonfiction titles about female musical powerhouses.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The text and illustrations work together beautifully here, creating a story that will imbue readers with inspiration and a yearning to make music of their own.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A valuable addition to the growing library of stories about strong Latina women.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With its emphasis on artistry and visual metaphor, this title bears a strong kinship with Yuyi Morales’ \u003cem\u003eViva Frida\u003c\/em\u003e, but it also brings an accessibility that young viewers (and teachers) will appreciate.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Engle’s poetic text takes its cues from Zaldarriaga’s chosen instrument, its rhythm at times steadily assured and at others loose and improvisational...[E]very spread is full of motion, with some of the illustrations requiring a ninety-degree turn, as if the book itself has got to dance.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Engle's poetic narrative combined with Lopez's warmly ethereal folk-art illustrations to evoke a nighttime tropical dreamscape.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890005930213,"sku":"NP9780544102293","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780544102293.jpg?v=1730232360","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/drum-dream-girl-how-one-girls-courage-changed-music-isbn-9780544102293","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}