BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ESSENTIAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
"Langston liked basketball, but he adored ballet." His mother had taken him to see a performance of the Alvin Ailey Dance Company and Langston was hooked. He wanted to dance like that. He practiced every day in front of his mirror, and eventually enrolled in a dance school where his teacher had been waiting for him. Boys can dance ballet too!
A terrific story, but oh! the illustrations! Rendered digitally by the amazing Keith Mallett, Langston flies, spins, and kicks in progressive pictures that show all his graceful movements. Incredible. His mom's face is so perfect - such love and support. Today's children can be anything they want, and "When Langston Dances" shows that.
Lisa Librarian
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