Grandma's Records

Boy dancing with grandmother at home

Product Description: Every summer, Eric goes to live with his grandmother in El Barrio (Spanish Harlem) while his parents work. Through the long hot days, Grandma fills her apartment with the blaring horns and conga drums of Bomba y Plena, salsa, and merengüe — the music she grew up with in Puerto Rico — sharing her memories and passions with Eric. Join Eric Velasquez on a magical journey through time and across cultures, as a young boy's passion for music and art is forged by a powerful bond between generations.

Culture/Community: Puerto Rican
Themes for Children: Art, Music, Dance, and Drama
Format: Picture Book
Age Level: 6-9
Publisher: Walker Childrens
Tags: New York

Eric Velasquez: The story behind "Grandma's Records"

Award-winning author and illustrator Eric Velasquez tells the story behind Grandma's Records, his beloved and acclaimed book about his grandmother, her favorite music, and the musicians who brought that music to life.

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