Singing with Elephants

The Healing Power of Words is a beautifully written and lyrically told story about the friendship between a young girl and a Nobel Prize-winning poet that leads to healing and hope for both of them.

Through her powerful use of free verse, Margarita Engle captures the grief and vulnerability of a Cuban-born eleven-year-old girl living in Santa Barbara, California, who struggles to belong but finds solace in helping her parents care for injured animals at their veterinary clinic.

When a baby elephant is threatened, Oriol is determined to take action, and through her writing, she learns the power of poetry to inspire justice, compassion, and acceptance.

This moving and deeply personal novel will resonate with readers of all ages and leave them with a newfound appreciation for the healing power of words.