The Butler Bookshelf is featuring nonfiction books this week, and you will find The Fastest Drummer: Clap Your Hands for Viola Smith! by Dean Robbins and Susanna Chapman on the bookshelf. Robbins recounts the story of Viola Smith who was one of the few female professional drummers of her time and was known for her jazzy and speedy drumming. Smith joined her sisters in the rare all-female band called the Smith Sisters Orchestra, and they toured the country in the 1920’s despite facing discrimination. She eventually toured solo with her 17 piece drum kit and wowed audiences everywhere. In fact, Smith loved the drums so much that she continued to play well past her 100^th birthday. For more amazing titles, check out the list below!

Arboretum: Welcome to the Museum
Written by Tony Kirkham and illustrated by Katie Scoot
Published by Big Picture Press
Available now!

The Fastest Drummer: Clap Your Hands for Viola Smith!
Written by Dean Robbins and illustrated by Susanna Chapman
Published by Big Picture Press
Available now!

Hands-On Science: Motion
Written by Lola M. Schaefer and illustrated by Druscilla Santiago
Published by Charlesbridge
Available now!

I’m a Black Hole
Written Eve M. Vavagiakis and illustrated by Jessica Lanan
Published by MIT Kids Press
Available now!

My Antarctica: True Adventures in the Land of Mummified Seals, Space Robots and So Much More
Written by G. Neri and illustrated by Corban Wilkin
Published by Candlewick Press
Available now!