"I'll Be a Musician" by Silvia Baroncelli follows the journey of a young girl named Melina, who dreams of becoming a musician despite the challenges she faces. Growing up in a family that values practicality over passion, Melina's love for music is often met with skepticism. Undeterred, she finds solace in playing the piano and composing her own songs, using music as an escape and a means of self-expression. As she navigates friendships, family expectations, and her own insecurities, Melina learns to embrace her talents and pursue her dream, discovering the transformative power of music along the way. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called When I Grow Up .

This book has been graded for interest at 6-8 years.

There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Amicus Illustrated .

Connie Colwell Miller is a writer, editor, and teacher who lives and works in Mankato, Minnesota. She studied writing at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, and went on to earn her Masters in Fine Arts in creative writing at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where she won an award for her poetry manuscript. She has written over 25 books for kids and published parenting essays and poetry online and in journals around the country. She spends her free time goofing around with her husband and three young, highly spirited children.