What’s the book about?
Ayo has always felt different—quiet, watchful, and tuned into the world’s rhythms. When his grandmother gives him the sacred talking drum, he learns to speak without words. But when the drum goes missing just before the Festival of Spirits, Ayo must discover that true power lies not in the drum, but in the heart that plays it.
What will readers learn?
✔️ The significance of drums in African culture
✔️ How to communicate through rhythm and sound
✔️ Finding inner strength in the face of loss
