About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is starting a new performance art or expresses curiosity about how different cultures blend together to create something beautiful. This photoessay introduces the vibrant world of flamenco by following young students in New Mexico as they master the complex rhythms of song, dance, and guitar. It is an excellent choice for building a sense of pride in heritage and showing the discipline required to turn practice into passion. Through stunning photography and clear historical context, George Ancona illustrates how art can be a bridge between the past and the present. It is perfect for elementary aged children who are ready to see real-world examples of dedication, creativity, and cultural identity in action. This book transforms a specific dance into a broader lesson on how global influences shape the traditions we love today.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is secular and celebratory. It briefly mentions the history of the Gitanos and their role in creating flamenco as a form of expression against persecution and discrimination, but it does so in a hopeful, artistic context.
