Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince
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- Synopsis
- An exuberant picture book written by Alliah L. Agostini and illustrated by Shamar Knight-Justice is about a Black boy with big dancing dreams who learns the meaning of courage and community.It’s the weekend, first in June; speaker’s blasting out big tune!Cousins, aunties, uncles, friends pack the house, and fun begins.Shane is shy but loves to dance—and all year long, he’s picked up cansto earn some money toward his goal: high-tops with a pump-up sole.But then the speaker blows—it’s done! Will this stop his family’s fun?Can Shane come through to save the day and bring back Big Tune Saturday?Set within a vibrant Caribbean American neighborhood and told to a rhythmic beat, Big Tune is a story of Black boy joy that touches on determination, confidence to express who you are, selflessness, and community gratitude.
- Copyright:
- 2023
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780374389932
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780374389949
- Publisher:
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
- Date of Addition:
- 04/03/23
- Copyrighted By:
- Alliah L. Agostini
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Children's Books, Entertainment, Literature and Fiction, Music
- Reading Age:
- 3–6
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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