{"product_id":"breaking-to-the-beat-hardcover","title":"Breaking to the Beat! - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLinda J. Acevedo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eFrank Morrison\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA boogie-down picture book about a shy boy named Manolo who overcomes his fears and insecurities to become part of a new innovative dance style called breaking.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStep back, step back!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKid Flex 'bout to bust a move.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the 1970s, many said the Bronx was just a pile of rubble, but for a shy kid like Manolo, it was alive with rhythm and music. He grew up with salsa dance parties at home and DJs battling on turntables on the street. Inspired by these new beats and the moves of James Brown, neighborhood boys and girls started dancing with a mix of twists, slides, and shuffles. The rhythm of the Toprock. Drop of the Six-step. Wiggle of the Worm. A new dance style called breaking was on the rise, and Manolo wanted to be a part of it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebut author Linda J. Acevedo was inspired to write this story from the many b-boys and b-girls whose love of dance propelled them to create an innovative and groundbreaking new form of dance. Coupled with award-winning illustrator Frank Morrison's sinuous and pulsating art, \u003ci\u003eBreaking to the Beat!\u003c\/i\u003e is an energizing ode to the Boogie Down Bronx and to Hip Hop--a movement that would forever change the course of music, art, and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLinda J. Acevedo\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrank Morrison\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated numerous award-winning books, including the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor winner \u003ci\u003eLittle Melba and Her Big Trombone\u003c\/i\u003e, published by Lee \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.5 x 10.7 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 May 30, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764449247520,"sku":"9781643796390","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c073b769178ee30f621d339a2e1a10b3.webp?v=1780248597","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/breaking-to-the-beat-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}