Carly Ann Calbero

The Bushwick Book Club Seattle presents: Original music inspired by "When the Elephants Dance" by Tess Uriza Holthe In this mesmerizing twist on historical fiction, untamed tales of wartime Philippines converge with the captivating allure of folklore, culminating in a profound celebration of human resilience and boundless love amid the chaos of war. “Lush, arresting, and fiercely beautiful, When The Elephants Dance unfolds like a shadowy fugue, a waltz between light and dark, between frailty and strength. Holthe has created a gripping portrait of the Philippines and its struggle for self-determination.” – Linda Watanabe McFerrin, author of Hand of Buddha Heads up: this spellbinding novel is upfront about wartime traumas, including death, torture, and assault.