Lupe Lopez: Rock Star Rules!

This vibrant picture book introduces Lupe Lopez, a spirited drummer who enters kindergarten with an abundance of self-confidence and a set of personal 'rock star rules.' As she drums on everything and struggles with school expectations, Lupe learns valuable lessons about balancing her individuality with the need for friendship and cooperation. Threaded with Spanish words and featuring spirited illustrations, this story is perfect for discussing school rules, making friends, and embracing one's unique personality while also learning to be part of a community. It celebrates strong girls and the joy of finding a balance between standing out and fitting in.

When a sassy drummer starts kindergarten, the rules of school cramp her style. What’s a young rock star to do? When Lupe Lopez struts through the doors of Hector P. Garcia Elementary in sunglasses with two taped-up Number 2 pencils—drumsticks, of course—poking from her pocket, her confidence is off the charts. All day, Lupe drums on desks, tables, and chairs while Ms. Quintanilla reminds her of school rules. Lupe has her own rules: 1) Don’t listen to anyone. 2) Make lots of noise. ¡Rataplán! 3) Have fans, not friends. But with her new teacher less than starstruck, and fans hard to come by, Lupe wonders if having friends is such a bad idea after all. Can it be that true star power means knowing when to share the spotlight? With its spirited illustrations and a simple text threaded through with Spanish words, this picture book is proof positive that being a strong girl moving to her own beat doesn’t have to mean pushing others away.