Two boys start their day in their own neighborhood, and then explore the downtown, taking in all of the sights and sounds the city has to offer. Basketball, water pistols, skate parks and street performers; the kids are pulled through the city streets by rhythm and rhyme, music and dance. With her signature spoken word-style poetry, Shauntay Grant creates an appealing and accessible follow-up to the award-winning <em>Up Home</em>. <em>The City Speaks in Drums</em> is a great way to encourage kids to explore their own city and get them talking about the special places they like to visit and the different people they meet.