How Sweet the Sound Book cover type:Hardcover In her debut middle grade

In her debut middle grade novel—inspired by her family’s history—Christine Day tells the story of a girl who uncovers her family’s secrets—and finds her own Native American identity

They participate in the same clubs

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but Florida feels so far away and sometimes Amari wonders how far hopes and dreams can really take her

reflect some of the same realities and struggles that many Americans face in their everyday lives

How Sweet the Sound Book cover type:Hardcover In her debut middle gradeFeaturing artists ranging from Miles Davis to Kendrick Lamar, dive into this stunningly illustrated celebration of the history of Black music in America by the award winning author of The Undefeated. Listen to the sound of survival, courage, and democracythe soundtrack of America. Hear Billie Holiday's raspy, mournful voice, and tap your foot to Louis Armstrong's trumpet. Scream with James Brown and bop your head to Grandmaster Flash and the Furious