Because

Because a man named Ludwig wrote beautiful music, a man named Franz was inspired to create his own. Because many years later, people wanted to ear Franz's beautiful music, they formed an orchestra.

This beautifully composed and illustrated book tells a story of how chance, discovery, and persistence guide one girl's journey to center stage. Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, expertly connects the the dots between the spark of an idea to how it may inspire the next artist. Amber Ren's care for inclusive and culturally diverse illustrations sets this story is great for today's classrooms.