Spree: The Boy Who Made the Steelpan Sing

A debut picture book biography about Spree Simon, a young boy from Trinidad who brought the iconic steelpan to the attention of the world. From Trinidadian author and artist Celeste Mohammed and Cory Thomas, Spree celebrates innovation, collaboration, history, and music. For readers of Trombone Shorty and When Marian Sang. Includes a note from the author and additional resources.

When Winston “Spree” Simon and his family move to the city of John-John on the island of Trinidad, he quickly pic...