“A tenderly told story about self-acceptance. The love and support that Langston receives from his mother serve to buoy his confidence, but it is his awareness of his passion that sustains him and pushes him to do what makes him happy: a lesson for every child. The illustrations are warm and dreamy…the absolute embodiment of Black boy joy, this is a beautiful and important book.”

– Kirkus Reviews

A young Black boy dreams of dancing in this exuberant, buoyant picture book celebrating the beauty of dance, and the wonder of Black Boy Joy—perfect for fans of Firebird and Crown!

Langston likes basketball okay, but what he loves is to dance—ever since he saw the Alvin Ailey Dance Company perform. He longs to twirl into a pirouette, whirl into a piqué. He wants to arabesque and attitude, grand battement and grand jeté. When he walks, the whole street is his stage.

With his neighborhood cheering him on, will Langston achieve his dream?

Product Details

Publisher: Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (September 7, 2021)
Length: 40 pages
ISBN13: 9781534485198
Grades: P – 3
Ages: 4 – 8
Lexile ® AD580L