Boogie Down Bronx
EVEN THE SHIEST OF DANCERS HAVE A SPARK OF RHYTHM WITHIN.
Manolo flips, twists, and shuffles his way out of his shell through a dynamic dance style called breaking.
BREAKING TO THE BEAT! available wherever books are sold, including:
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Word on the Street
“With text full of punchy words and phrases, the author invokes the indelible zest of hip-hop in a way that inspires.” — Kirkus, starred review
“This is an accessible book for elementary school children interested in break dancing and other forms of movement and dance; it’s of historical and cultural significance and is an important addition to any collection.” — School Library Journal, starred review
“This joyous celebration of break dancing is a visual treat. Vibrant full-page illustrations pop off pages, perfectly complementing the spare but effective text. . .” — Booklist, starred review
“This lusciously illustrated picture book…[is] a wonderful story of an important artistic form that, like jazz, emerged from Black and Brown communities.” — The Horn Book, starred review
“…graffiti-inflected art style makes smart use of changing perspectives, crowd scenes, and dance silhouettes to showcase a triumphant story of a child honing his talent…” — Publisher’s Weekly, starred review
“A dazzling mix of spirited text and striking illustrations, this beautifully evokes a time period and the art it gave rise to.” — The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“When I was 15 I used to…do that frantic Breakdance – the fancy, fancy footwork to the funky, funky music – and I would have the crowd in the palm of my hand.”
KURTIS BLOW