¡Canta Conmigo! Songs and Singing Games from Guatemala and Nicaragua

From the cloud-kissed highlands of Guatemala to Nicaragua’s sunlit coast, ¡Canta Conmigo! sweeps teachers, students, and faith communities into a rhythmic treasure chest of ninety lively songs, chants, and circle games that author-collector Rachel Gibson gathered while living among spirited classrooms, bustling markets, and Kaqchikel Mayan family gatherings. Each melody springs from the page with story-rich field video, authentic audio, and singer-penned biographies that paint the land’s coffee-scented mornings and marimba-lit nights, turning lesson plans into fiestas rather than worksheets. Clear, step-by-step guidance on culturally responsive, sustaining pedagogy transforms this book into a hands-on toolkit for Education Equity, while its respectful spotlight on Kaqchikel refrains champions Indigenous Rights without a hint of tokenism. A concise history of Central America and genre-hopping overviews—from lullabies to salsa—frame each piece, inviting learners to connect heritage with harmony. Whether you lead a Sunday-school choir, a fourth-grade music class, or a community arts program, these pages hand you ready-to-teach material: Spanish lyrics, playful motions, and inviting Kaqchikel phrases that beckon every child to sing, stomp, and dream across borders. Will your singers let these vibrant voices fade, or will they join the growing chorus of cultural understanding? Click to learn more and find out.