"Tambourine Moon" by Joy Jones is a poignant and lyrical story that explores themes of identity, music, and the complexities of growing up. It follows the journey of a young girl who discovers her passion for music in a world filled with challenges and expectations. As she navigates her personal struggles, family dynamics, and societal pressures, the rhythm of her life becomes intertwined with her love for the tambourine, symbolizing her quest for self-expression and freedom. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt emotion, the story captures the transformative power of art and the resilience of the human spirit. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book was published in 1999 by Simon & Schuster .

Peter Yarrow is a member of the iconic '60's folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary. Along with Lenny Lipton, he is the author of the beloved song Puff, the Magic Dragon. Terry Widener is the illustrator of many picture books. Joy Jones has taught creative writing and public speaking to middle school students and coached poetry slam teams. Her children's book Tambourine Moon (Simon & Schuster) was chosen in 2000 as a Kid's Pick of the Lists by the American Booksellers Association, selected as one of the best books for children by the black caucus of the ALA, and seen on Fox TV's hit show The Bernie Mac Show . She is also the author of Private Lessons: A Book of Meditations for Teachers (Andrews McMeel) and a contributor to the anthology Days I Moved Through Ordinary Sounds: The Teachers of WritersCorps in Poetry and Prose . Joy is the director of The Spoken Word, a performance poetry ensemble. She lives in Washington, DC. Visit her on the web at joyjonesonline. com.