Lupe Lopez: Reading Rock Star!
by E.E. Charlton-Trujillo (Goodreads Author), Pat Zietlow Miller (Goodreads Author), Joe Cepeda (Illustrator)

5 out of 5 stars

Lupe is a rock star with music, but when she tries to read it’s slow going. The school has a “Reading Wall of Fame” and you can get a shiny yellow star next to your name. Lupe wants to be rock star with reading too! But when one of her classmates makes fun of her slow reading, Lupe decides to give up on reading. It’s too hard to sound out all the words. Her teacher tells her that reading and music work together, but Lupe just can’t see it. Will she ever become a star reader?

I loved this book about gaining the confidence to try new things and work and practice until you get better at it. Music and reading really are very similar, since it’s all about learning a new way to express yourself through language. As a teacher, I really appreciate that this book encourages kids to keep trying, keep working at it, until you master that new skill.

Lupe is such a cute character! The story is really fun and inspiring. I love the adorable illustrations! Such a great book for kids!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.