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Armando is a spirited Cuban girl growing up in the 1930s who dreams of becoming a drummer. Despite society insisting that only boys play the drums, she is inspired by the pioneering musician Millo Castro Zaldarriaga and the all‑female band Anacaona she forms with her sisters. Her determination to break gender barriers and follow her passion for rhythm provides an inspiring, rhythmic narrative for young readers.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Margarita Engle
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