Trommel Traum Girl
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A girl dreams of being allowed to beat the drums. But on their island only men and boys are allowed to play this instrument. Her longing for the sound of the congas, the bongos, the timbales is so strong that she hears and feels the rhythm of the drum everywhere around and within her. Her dreams are filled with her passion for creating rhythmic music and making music together with her sisters. But the adults’ warnings force them to initially drum in secret. Following her deep desire, her father enables her to receive training from a music teacher. Encouraged in her talent, she learns the art of drumming. She enchants her audience and breaks the conventions of the island. From now on, girls are also allowed to play the drums. Like drum beats, every syllable of this poetic text accompanies the reader on the journey of the snare drum dream girl. Based on a true story from Cuba, this colorfully illustrated story shows girls and boys that they can dream without limits.
Margarita Engle is a Cuban-American poet and novelist who has published her works in many countries. Prize winners included: “Silver People: Voices from the Panama Canal”, “The Lightning Dreamer”, “Cuba’s Greatest Abolitionist”, “The Wild Book” and “The Surrender Tree: Poems of Cuba’s Struggle for Freedom”, a Newbury Honor Book. The author has been awarded the Américas Award and the Pura Belpré Medal several times. Margarita Engle lives in Northern California.
Rafael López grew up in Mexico City and absorbed the rich cultural heritage and colorful life on the streets. His lively work includes, among others, the picture books “Tito Puente”, “Mambo King” and “My Name Is Celia”, both written by Monica Brown, as well as “Book Fiesta!” by Pat Mora. An acclaimed muralist, he has designed community-focused mural projects across the country. He lives in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and San Diego, California.