More behind the scenes look- An Instrument for Florenda: What’s in a Character’s Name?
The inspiration behind a character's name can come from many different sources. In this case, I found the name Florenda to be beautiful and decided it would be the perfect fit for the main character in my book, An Instrument for Florenda . Interestingly, the name Florenda has a deeper meaning, as it translates to "flower" or "in bloom" according to a baby's name book. As I reflected on the book, I saw how the name Florenda truly embodies the story's message. The book tells the tale of a young girl who faces challenges and obstacles in her quest to play an instrument in her school band. Like a flower that must endure harsh conditions before it can bloom, Florenda must persevere through her struggles before achieving her goal. Let’s look at Florenda's journey and that of a flower. A flower begins as a small seed, and it takes time, patience, and the right conditions for it to blossom into something beautiful. Similarly, Florenda star