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Musical - Building an Orchestra of Hope: How Favio Chavez Taught Children to Make Music from Trash (Stories from Latin America)

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Book Synopsis: An exuberantly illustrated true story about innovation, community, and the power of music. In Cateura, Paraguay, a town built on a landfill, music teacher Favio Chavez longed to help the families living and working amid the hills of trash. How could he help them find hope for the future? Favio started giving music lessons to Cateura’s children, but soon he encountered a serious problem. He had more students than instruments! But Favio had a strange and wonderful idea: what if this recyclers’ town had its own recycled orchestra? Favio and Colá, a brilliant local carpenter, began to experiment with transforming garbage into wonder. Old glue canisters became violins; paint cans became violas; drainpipes became flutes and saxophones. With repurposed instruments in their hands, the children of Cateura could fill their community—and the world—with the sounds of a better tomorrow. Based on an incredible true story, Building an Orchestra of Hope offers an unforgettable picture of human dignity reclaimed from unexpected sources. Carmen Oliver’s inviting words and Luisa Uribe’s dynamic illustrations create a stirring tribute to creativity, resilience, and the transformative nature of hope.Arizona Library Association Grand Canyon Reader Award Nominee in Nonfiction (2025)

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Have you ever wondered how music can transform lives? In the captivating book, "Building an Orchestra of Hope: How Favio Chavez Taught Children to Make Music from Trash," you'll discover the incredible true story of Favio Chavez and his mission to bring hope to a community built on a landfill. Through the power of music, Favio taught the children of Cateura, Paraguay, to create beautiful melodies using instruments made from recycled materials.

Not only does this exuberantly illustrated book shed light on innovation and the strength of community, but it also emphasizes the remarkable power of music to change lives. As you immerse yourself in the story, you'll witness how Favio's creative thinking and determination turned everyday objects like glue canisters and paint cans into violins and violas.

Building an Orchestra of Hope is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative nature of hope. Carmen Oliver's captivating words and Luisa Uribe's dynamic illustrations bring this inspiring story to life, reminding us that no matter the circumstances, creativity and determination can triumph.

Join the journey of Favio Chavez and the children of Cateura in Building an Orchestra of Hope, and discover how music can transcend boundaries and create a better tomorrow. Witness the melodies that emerged from trash, and experience the uplifting power of innovation. Find hope in unexpected sources and be part of a tale that will touch your heart.

Ready to embark on this inspiring journey? Grab your copy of "Building an Orchestra of Hope: How Favio Chavez Taught Children to Make Music from Trash" now! Click here to join the orchestra of hope and be swept away by the magic of music and resilience.

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