Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music
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Girls cannot be drummers. Long ago on an island filled with music, no one questioned that rule--until the drum dream girl.
In 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 both girls and boys should be free to drum and dream.
Inspired by the childhood of Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, a Chinese-African-Cuban girl who broke Cuba's traditional taboo against female drummers, Drum Dream Girl tells an inspiring true story for dreamers everywhere.
This beautiful picture book was recognized with a Pura Belpré Honor. A strong option for those interested in women's history and Hispanic History topics.
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 03/31/2015
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780544102293
Age: Ages 4-8
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 173968 / Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music
Award: Pura Belpre Award - Winner
Award: Charlotte Zolotow Award - Winner
Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Finalist
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2014
School Library Journal 01/01/2015 pg. 121
Publishers Weekly 01/19/2015
Booklist 02/01/2015 pg. 46
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2015
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2015 pg. 86
Shelf Awareness 04/28/2015
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2015 pg. 33 - Superior,Well Above Average
Kirkus Best Picture Books 11/15/2015 pg. 54
School Library Journal 02/01/2017 pg. 49
About the Author
Margarita Engle is a Cuban American poet and novelist who has won many awards, including a Newbery Honor and a Pura Belpré Honor. She lives in Northern California. Visit her website at www.margaritaengle.com.
Rafael López is an award-winning illustrator and muralist. He divides his time between San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and San Diego, California. Visit his website at www.rafaellopez-books.com.