{"product_id":"big-tune-rise-of-the-dancehall-prince-hardcover","title":"Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlliah L. Agostini\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eShamar Knight-Justice\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn exuberant picture book written by \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlliah L. Agostini and illustrated by Shamar Knight-Justice is \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eabout a Black boy with big dancing dreams who learns the meaning of courage and community.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt's the weekend, first in June; speaker's blasting out big tune!\u003cbr\u003eCousins, aunties, uncles, friends pack the house, and fun begins. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShane is shy but loves to dance--and all year long, he's picked up cans\u003cbr\u003eto earn some money toward his goal: high-tops with a pump-up sole. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut then the speaker blows--it's done! Will this stop his family's fun?\u003cbr\u003eCan Shane come through to save the day and bring back Big Tune Saturday? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSet within a vibrant Caribbean American neighborhood and told to a rhythmic beat, \u003ci\u003eBig Tune \u003c\/i\u003eis a story of Black boy joy that touches on determination, confidence to express who you are, selflessness, and community gratitude.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlliah L. Agostini \u003c\/b\u003eis an author and the founder of Grownesque, a blog and social media destination for Xennial women. She has an AB and MBA from Harvard and currently resides in New Jersey, where she enjoys impromptu dance parties and making up corny jokes with her husband and two children. \u003ci\u003eBig Tune \u003c\/i\u003eis her first fiction picture book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eShamar Knight-Justice \u003c\/b\u003eis an illustrator based in Atlanta, Georgia. He grew up with a crayon in his hand and a love for patterns. He currently serves as the principal of an elementary school in Southwest Atlanta, where his scholars' stories and personalities inspire him to create illustrations that honor their identities. When not drawing, Shamar loves to spend time hoarding collage materials, going on long walks with his family, and devouring the nearest pancake.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 11.02 x 8.58 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 28, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766137356576,"sku":"9780374389949","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c41ad0cc20c22974c1fb60373e66f071.webp?v=1780286387","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/big-tune-rise-of-the-dancehall-prince-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}