Boogie in the Bronx!
Written by Jackie Azúa Kramer
Illustrated by Jana Glatt
Published by Barefoot Books
It’s time to dance down to the block party! The nurses samba down the stairs, the firefighters groove to reggaeton, and the kids jump to hip-hop beats—who else will you find as you count your way down? This singalong adventure brings 10 styles of Latin, Afro-Latin, and African American dance and music to life in a Bronx high-rise!
- Introduces English and Spanish vocabulary
- Endnotes share fun facts about each dance style
- Perfect for little music lovers ready to move and groove
Look for the Spanish version, ¡Boogie en el Bronx!.
Primary ISBN: 9798888590003
Publication Date: October 2023
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback
Picture Book, Age 03 or older
Community Represented: Various (Hispanic/Latinx/Latine)
Themes: Arts, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Multilingual: Spanish Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: United States (New York City NY)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival, Various
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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Engagement Materials:
Boogie in the Bronx! Performed by Sol y Canto (In English)
¡Boogie en el Bronx! Cantado por Sol y Canto (En Español)
Source: Barefoot Books