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Alliah L. Agostini and Shamar Knight-Justice

"Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince" at MPL

Montclair's Alliah L. Agostini reads her new Children's book celebrating confidence, community, joy and dance!

Our registration is FULL and now closed. Non-registered guests will be offered any available seating beginning at 11:50 a.m. on the day of the program.

Bring your BIG ENERGY for a BIG TUNE afternoon! After a storytime from Alliah L. Agostini and Shamar Knight-Justice, author and illustrator of Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince, Boogie Woogie Babies will bring the dance party with a performance and lesson! Come dressed in your most colorful attire, and if your family represents the Caribbean, bring a flag or wear a shirt to represent your Caribbean connection!

The event will be held in the auditorium at the Montclair Public Library. Books available for signing at the event.

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An exuberant picture book written by Alliah L. Agostini and illustrated by Shamar Knight-Justice, Big Tune is about a Black boy with big dancing dreams who learns the meaning of courage and community.

An exuberant celebration of community that leaps off the page. -Kirkus, starred review

Set within a vibrant Caribbean American neighborhood and told to a rhythmic beat, Big Tune is a story of Black boy joy that touches on determination, confidence to express who you are, selflessness, and community gratitude.

Presented in partnership with watchung booksellers and Boogie Woogie Babies.

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