Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince

By Alliah L. Agostini

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0374389942
• ISBN13: 9780374389949
• Release Date: March 2023
• Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.6" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2