Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince

An exuberant picture book about a Black boy with big dancing dreams who learns the meaning of courage and community.

Its the weekend, first in June;
speakers 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, hes picked up cans
to earn some money toward his goal:
high-tops with a pump-up sole.

But then the speaker blowsits done!
Will this stop his familys fun?
Can Shane come through to save the day
and bring back Big Tune Saturday?

Set a vibrant Caribbean-American neighborhood and told to a rhythmic beat,Big Tuneis a story of Black-boy joy that touches on determination, the confidence to express who you are, selflessness, and community gratitude.