A Neighborhood Walk, a Musical Journey Bildungsroman and their communities

and their communities

I went home

Told with refreshing candor and dark humor

until enough was enough

Named a Best Book of the Year by the New Yorker

A Neighborhood Walk, a Musical Journey Bildungsroman and their communitiesBased on the story of an internationally renowned violin prodigy of color. One bright city morning, Penelope and her mom make their way to the farmer's market. On street corners and train platforms, musicians and performers enchant Penelope, speaking to her through their floating, booming notes. The noise of the city keeps the pair moving until Penelope hears a sound so magical she knows she has to play the instrument that makes it.