Breaking to the beat!
In the 1970s Bronx, Manolo, a shy Puerto Rican boy, overcomes his fears and insecurities to become part of a new innovative dance style called breaking.
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Lee & Low Books Inc.,
[2023]
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | In the 1970s Bronx, Manolo, a shy Puerto Rican boy, overcomes his fears and insecurities to become part of a new innovative dance style called breaking. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Audience: | Ages 6-10. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781643796390 1643796399 |
| Author Notes: | Linda J. Acevedo is a New York native who was known to do the toprock and six-step at birthday parties and in her backyard. She is thrilled she gets to share this story about the origins of breaking and Hip Hop with young readers. This marks her authorial debut. You can visit her online at lindajacevedo.com. Frank Morrison has illustrated numerous award-winning books, including the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor winner Little Melba and Her Big Trombone , published by Lee & Low Books. Before becoming an illustrator, Morrison was a graffiti artist and b-boy. Morrison lives with his family in Georgia. You can learn more about him at morrisongraphics.com. |
