Drum Dream Girl by Margarita Engle
How One Girl's Courage Changed Music
"Drum Dream Girl" is a captivating children's book that tells the inspiring true story of a young girl in 1930s Cuba who dreams of playing the drums. Despite societal expectations and cultural norms that prohibit girls from playing music, the determined protagonist follows her passion and breaks barriers, ultimately becoming the first female drummer in Cuba. Through vivid illustrations and poetic storytelling, the book celebrates the power of dreams, perseverance, and the importance of challenging societal limitations.
The 17152nd greatest book of all time
Purchase from
Amazon
- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- Cuban
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 48
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
- No ratings yet
- Alternate Titles
- None
If you're interested in seeing the ranking details on this book go here
This book is on the following 1 lists:
- Boston Public Library: Top Genre Books of the 2010s (Boston Public Library)