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A boogie-down picture book about a shy boy named Manolo who overcomes his fears and insecurities to become part of a new innovative dance style called breaking.
In the 1970s, many said the Bronx was just a pile of rubble, but for a shy kid like Manolo, it was alive with rhythm and music. He grew up with salsa dance parties at home and DJs battling on turntables on the street. Inspired by these new beats and the moves of James Brown, neighborhood boys and girls started dancing with a mix of twists, slides, and shuffles. The rhythm of the toprock. Drop of the six-step. Pose of the baby breeze. A new dance style called breaking was on the rise, and Manolo wanted to be a part of it.
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A boogie-down picture book about a shy boy named Manolo who overcomes his fears and insecurities to become part of a new innovative dance style called breaking.
In the 1970s, many said the Bronx was just a pile of rubble, but for a shy kid like Manolo, it was alive with rhythm and music. He grew up with salsa dance parties at home and DJs battling on turntables on the street. Inspired by these new beats and the moves of James Brown, neighborhood boys and girls started dancing with a mix of twists, slides, and shuffles. The rhythm of the toprock. Drop of the six-step. Pose of the baby breeze. A new dance style called breaking was on the rise, and Manolo wanted to be a part of it.
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ABOUT LINDA...
Linda J. Acevedo is the author of Breaking to the Beat!, illustrated by Frank Morrison (Lee & Low), which received 5 starred reviews and was named a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus Reviews and the New York Public Library.
Access to the public library and scores of books shaped the way Linda dreamed, imagined, and moved in the world. Her storytelling is sparked by her intuitive observations and her experiences as a Latinx who grew up in humble yet hopeful beginnings. She is a member of SCBWI and lives in New York.
www.lindajacevedo.com
Linda J. Acevedo is the author of Breaking to the Beat!, illustrated by Frank Morrison (Lee & Low), which received 5 starred reviews and was named a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus Reviews and the New York Public Library.
Access to the public library and scores of books shaped the way Linda dreamed, imagined, and moved in the world. Her storytelling is sparked by her intuitive observations and her experiences as a Latinx who grew up in humble yet hopeful beginnings. She is a member of SCBWI and lives in New York.
www.lindajacevedo.com