¡Tocamos! Cynthia Weill; Photographed by Otto Piron; Wooden sculptures by Avelino Pérez

Cinco Puntos Press (Lee & Low Books Inc.) 2025.

Reviewed by: Alma Ramos-McDermott

Category: Elementary school

Rating: 5 stars

Through photography, bilingual text, and beautifully hand carved, painted, wooden birds, readers are introduced to musical instruments from Mexico. The end notes state the instruments represent those played by musicians from orchestras that perform in the town square of Oaxaca, Mexico on festival days and Sundays.

Well-known instruments such as guitars and maracas are featured against the lesser-known harp and double-bass on multi-colored pages framed with geometric designs. The extremely detailed, brilliantly colored birds and instruments guide the simple, bilingual narrative.

Recommended for ages 3-7.

Note: This review was originally published on You Decide: Should I read it or not?

Reproduced here as a courtesy to Alma Ramos-McDermott.

“Para Bailar la Bamba…” REFORMA de Florida Member Interviews Los Lobos

Maria Vega, REFORMA de Florida member and Librarian Senior at Northwest Regional Library (Broward Libraries,) had a unique opportunity to interview the members of the iconic musical group Los Lobos. What an honor!

In an upcoming meeting, Maria will share the experience with us, and she will also let us know where the interview will be posted. Well done, Maria!

Maria Vega, our new Vice-President/President-Elect