Synopsis

Author-illustrator C. G. Esperanza delivers a celebratory ode to graffiti and the Boogie Down Bronx through an infectious read-aloud beat and colorful illustrations that leap right off the page! Perfect for fans of Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut and Keith Haring.

An NPR Best Book of the Year, ALSC Notable Children's Book of the Year, Odyssey Award winner, Pura Belpré Honor Award winner, New York City Book Award winner, and Audie Award finalist!

The city is alive with vibrant art in every corner of the parks, the shops, the trains. But most people are too busy to see it--or worse, choose to ignore it! When three children stop to marvel at the art around their community, they realize it's up to them to show everyone else how truly special it is when art and reality dance together so seamlessly.

Boogie boogie, y'all.

The city boogied all day.

Busy, busy, busy,

Till one kid stopped to say,

Woah, woah, woah!

Look at the art on the wall!

Author: C. G. Esperanza
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Published: 08/10/2021
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.20h x 10.90w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780062976222
Award: Pura Belpre Award - Honor Book
Award: Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2021
Publishers Weekly 07/12/2021
Booklist 08/01/2021 pg. 58
School Library Journal 09/01/2021 pg. 74