Boogie Boogie, Yall, C.G. Esperanza
Boogie Boogie, Yall, C.G. Esperanza
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Boogie Boogie, Y'all

Author: C.G. Esperanza

Narrator: C.G. Esperanza

Unabridged: 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 08/10/2021


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!

About C.G. Esperanza

Charles G. Esperanza is the second of six cool kids. The South Bronx is where he first opened his eyelids. A dope land shrouded in bright-colored decay, the home of graffiti and hip-hop DJs! He paints funky elephants! Bodegas too! Mixed with this wonder is some whimsical truth. Charles has a voice that is seldom heard. A fusion of jazz, distorted guitars, and chirping birds. You can find him online at www.cgesperanza.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Rod on January 27, 2022

I have mixed feelings about street art. It can be mesmerizing and beautiful, but it also often represents vandalism, and then it all becomes a downward spiral as beautiful pieces get covered over with scribbles and tags from other artists. It's all too chaotic for my orderly personality. In this book......more

Goodreads review by Laura on January 15, 2022

Beautiful, energetic, unique picture book. One of the most interesting, unique children's books of 2021. I love it!......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on January 24, 2022

The audiobook was amazing. Definitely deserved it's Odyssey award. However I don't like the art style so I'll or never pick up a physical copy.......more

Goodreads review by Adele on January 23, 2022

I didn't like this. I don't think I am the target audience - I am definitely a member of the "everyone" who left rather than the special few who stayed - but maybe that means I am the target audience and am failing to get the message just like the author expected? Regardless, I found the last page i......more

Goodreads review by Marissa on December 16, 2021

Boogie Boogie, Ya'll is major, major fun, ya'll!......more