"The Rubio method was created by a man named Rubio almost a hundred years ago," Alma told him as he worked. "He knew that beautiful handwriting comes from a calm mind. When you do this, you aren't just moving your hand. You are teaching your brain to focus."

Alma ruffled his hair. "You have the rhythm in you, Mateo. Sometimes, you just need the right music. The old ways aren't always outdated; sometimes, they are the foundation for everything else."