Share
Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince (in English)
Alliah L. Agostini
(Author)
·
Shamar Knight-Justice
(Illustrated by)
·
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
· Hardcover
Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince (in English) - Agostini, Alliah L. ; Knight-Justice, Shamar
$ 15.19
$ 18.99
You save: $ 3.80
Choose the list to add your product or create one New List
✓ Product added successfully to the Wishlist.
Go to My WishlistsIt will be shipped from our warehouse between
Monday, June 10 and
Tuesday, June 11.
You will receive it anywhere in United States between 1 and 3 business days after shipment.
Synopsis "Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince (in English)"
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.