Jasmine Toguchi: Drummer Girl by Debbi Michiko Florence, illustrated by Elizabet Vukovic, 116 pages. Farrar Straus Giroux, 2018. $6
Language: G (0 swears); Mature Content: G; Violence: G.
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Jasmine’s school is having a talent show and she doesn’t know what to do. At eight years old, she is good at a few things that just aren’t talent show friendly. Her mom suggests taiko, Japanese drums, and teaches her a few moves for the big day.
I enjoyed this book because it has one clear plot line that will be easy for young readers to follow and introduces cultural pieces with a light touch. Throughout this book you learn several different things about Japanese culture. I also like that Jasmine is playful and young, but not mischievous, as many young characters are depicted.
Jen Wecker, HS English Teacher
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