Singing with Elephants

In this lyrical novel in verse by Margarita Engle, eleven-year-old Oriol navigates her feelings of isolation in Santa Barbara, California, while helping her parents at their veterinary clinic. When Gabriela Mistral, a renowned Nobel Prize-winning poet, moves to town, Oriol's life changes as she finds inspiration in their friendship. As she confronts the threat to a baby elephant in her care, Oriol learns the importance of courage, creativity, and connection, revealing the transformative power of friendship and poetry. This beautifully written tale explores themes of compassion, justice, and acceptance in a heartfelt narrative.