An exuberant picture book written byAlliah L. Agostini and illustrated by Shamar Knight-Justice isabout 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 danceand 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 blowsit'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.