Song of Freedom, Song of Dreams is a historical YA novel in verse that centers around a young pianist in East Germany trying to make sense of love, duty, and the pursuit of dreams during the unsettled months of protest that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall in the late 1980s. Written in stunning lyrical verse, Song of Freedom, Song of Dreams is a story of hope, courage, romance, and the power of music not only to change lives, but to save them. (From Andrews McMeel Publishing)

Song of Freedom, Song of Dreams is on the shortlist for the 2024 young people's literature — text Governor General's Award.

Shari Green is a poet, musician, novelist and former nurse. She is based on Vancouver Island.