Books like To be a drum by Evelyn Coleman
In "To be a drum," author Evelyn Coleman tells a children's story that connects history with music. Daddy Wes explains how Africans were brought to America as slaves, and he offers his children a promise: as long as they can hear the rhythm of the earth, they will be free. The book blends an educational look at slavery with the uplifting motif of drums and African heritage, aiming to teach young readers about resilience and cultural memory.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Evelyn Coleman
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