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When a sassy drummer starts kindergarten, the rules of school cramp her style. What’s a young rock star to do?
When Lupe Lopez struts through the doors of Hector P. Garcia Elementary in sunglasses with two taped-up Number 2 pencils—drumsticks, of course—poking from her pocket, her confidence is off the charts. All day, Lupe drums on desks, tables, and chairs while Ms. Quintanilla reminds her of school rules. Lupe has her own rules: 1) Don’t listen to anyone. 2) Make lots of noise. ¡Rataplán! 3) Have fans, not friends. But with her new teacher less than starstruck, and fans hard to come by, Lupe wonders if having friends is such a bad idea after all. Can it be that true star power means knowing when to share the spotlight? With its spirited illustrations and a simple text threaded through with Spanish words, this picture book is proof positive that being a strong girl moving to her own beat doesn’t have to mean pushing others away.
From the Publisher
From the writer of the YA series Fat Angie!
“Charlton-Trujillo offers a hard-hitting third novel that swings between incredibly painful low moments and hard-won victories.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Quick, compelling prose propels the often poignant narrative about one girl’s perseverance despite suffering.”
— Foreword Reviews
“A lively, heartfelt, and ultimately satisfying trilogy closer.”
— Kirkus Reviews
Publisher : Candlewick (June 28, 2022)
Language : English
Hardcover : 32 pages
ISBN-10 : 1536209546
ISBN-13 : 978-1536209549
Reading age : 3 – 7 years
Lexile measure : AD530L
Grade level : Preschool – 2
Item Weight : 15.2 ounces
Dimensions : 9.5 x 0.36 x 11 inches
