Under the Mambo Moon

On summer nights, Marisol helps her father in his music store, where customers share memories of Latin music and dance from their homelands in poems that swivel and sizzle with merengue, salsa, vallenatos, and samba. Back matter explains the origins of each musical style along with a map of Latin America. This is a lively choice for students because it introduces the diversity of Latin American music and culture through poetry rather than a straight history lesson.

Publishing Details

Author : Julia Durango

Illustrator : Fabricio VandenBroeck

Author Nationality : United States

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture Book

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 48

Size: 10.2 x 7.9 inches

Year Published: 2019

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 3rd

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Poetry

Theme: Music, Culture, Family