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Big Tune

Rise of the Dancehall Prince

Alliah L. Agostini
5
(1)
Pages
40
Year
2023
Language
English

About

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 cans

to 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.

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