When Langston Dances

Langston, a young Black boy who loves to dance, realizes his dreams with the help of those around him, in this joyful celebration of the beauty of dance and the wonder of Black Boy Joy. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
Inspired by watching a performance of the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, a young black boy longs to dance and enrolls in ballet school.
A young Black boy dreams of dancing in this exuberant, buoyant picture book celebrating the beauty of dance, and the wonder of Black Boy Joy&;perfect for fans of Firebird and Crown!Langston likes basketball okay, but what he loves is to dance&;ever since he saw the Alvin Ailey Dance Company perform. He longs to twirl into a pirouette, whirl into a piqué. He wants to arabesque and attitude, grand battement and grand jeté. When he walks, the whole street is his stage. With his neighborhood cheering him on, will Langston achieve his dream?