In a small village in Java, Indonesia, three young Muslim girls begin to explore their passion for heavy metal music after watching a Metallica concert on YouTube. They worry about what their parents and friends--and even their Imam--will think about the new interest. But they persevere regardless, and find new meaning in their lives and new ways to connect to their religion.
"Marcelo and her cousin Julio live in Venezuela, but every day they get up at dawn to make the arduous journey to cross the border to their school in Colombia. Some days are harder than others and some days they can't even make it home. But for the amazing students of Venezuela, it is worth it since they know that the more they are able to learn, the more opportunities they will have."-- Page 4 of cover.
"In the small coastal town of Port Antonio, Jamaica, with the arrival of Olga--a two-time Olympic Gold Medal Winner for synchronized swimming--a group of young girls discover the importance of friendship and the prospect of an exciting future."-- Page 4 of cover.
Although they are told that wrestling is for boys, preteen girls Noelia and Wara put on traditional costumes of the Aymara women of Bolivia and head to the fighting ring as Cholitas (or luchadoras). During the week they train physically and develop their fighting styles, and although they realize they can't wrestle forever, they both will use the lessons they've learned in the ring to follow their other dreams.
