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Reach for this book when your child is starting to forge their own path or feels like their unique interests don't quite fit in with the crowd. It tells the story of a shy boy from a small mining town who transformed himself into one of the most influential voices in history by following his passion for music and poetry. The biography explores themes of artistic reinvention, the courage to change your style even when people expect you to stay the same, and the power of using one's voice to address social injustice. It is a perfect introduction to 20th-century history and the folk music movement, written in an accessible way for elementary schoolers. Parents will appreciate the focus on Bob Dylan's persistence and his refusal to be labeled by others.