Monday, September 17, 2018

When Angels Sing by Michael Mahin - ADVISABLE

When Angels Sing : The Story of Rock Legend Carlos Santana by Michael Mahin, art by Jose Ramirez PICTURE BOOK Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2018. $18. 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) , EL , MS - ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH

The life of musician Carlos Santana is recounted in this beautiful picture book. Always drawn to music, young Carlos searched and searched to find the sound his "angel" wanted to hear.  Told as a continual story, rather than telling Carlos age, the years are discretely seen in the background of the pages.

This picture book is appropriate for an older audience.  It's a great example of growth mindset and a wonderful biography. Infused throughout with words and phrases in Spanish, the message of finding yourself and always trying to improve is timely and important.

Lisa Librarian

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