Ana Maria Reyes Does Not Live In A Castle

"Ana Maria is determined to win a scholarship to an elite private school. But first she must impress the judges at a Lincoln Center piano recital. With her big, boisterous family crammed into a tiny apartment, her life feels crowded and chaotic. Ana Maria is frustrated, but her view of life changes during a visit to the Dominican Republic, where she witnesses the deep chasms between rich and poor. Hilda Eunice Burgos’ Ana Maria Reyes Does Not Live in a Castle will have you rooting for this girl, her dreams and her goals. (For ages 9 to 12)"