20 must-read picture books books like Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince by Alliah L. Agostini

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Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince

By: Alliah L. Agostini

4.16

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Shane, a boy with big dancing dreams, learns the meaning of courage and community.

If you liked the picture books plot in Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince by Alliah L. Agostini , here is a list of 20 books like this:

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1. The Colors of Us

By: Karen Katz

3.67

Format: None pages, Paperback

A positive and affirming look at skin color, from an artist's perspective. Seven-year-old Lena is g… read more

Similar categories in Karen Katz's The Colors of Us book and Alliah L. Agostini's Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • african american
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2. Big

By: Vashti Harrison

4.66

Format: 60 pages, Kindle Edition

This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of … read more

Similar categories in Vashti Harrison's Big book and Alliah L. Agostini's Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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3. Sulwe

By: Lupita Nyong'o

4.66

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A New York Times bestseller! From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful,… read more

Similar categories in Lupita Nyong'o's Sulwe book and Alliah L. Agostini's Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
  • african american
"Mama asked, "What is your name?" "Sulwe," she muttered. "And what doe sit mean?" "Star," Sulwe whispered. "Brightness is not in your skin, my love. Brightness is just who you are. As for beauty," Mam…"

-Lupita Nyong'o, Sulwe

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4. A First Time for Everything

By: Dan Santat

4.39

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A middle grade graphic memoir based on bestselling author and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's awkwa… read more

Similar categories in Dan Santat's A First Time for Everything book and Alliah L. Agostini's Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince

  • childrens
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5. A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters

By: Duncan Tonatiuh

4.10

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Award-winning author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh sheds light on the significance of Aztec manuscrip… read more

Similar categories in Duncan Tonatiuh's A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters book and Alliah L. Agostini's Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
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6. The Proudest Blue

By: Ibtihaj Muhammad

4.56

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school–and two sisters on one’s firs… read more

Similar categories in Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Proudest Blue book and Alliah L. Agostini's Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
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7. How to Write a Poem

By: Kwame Alexander

4.19

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In this companion to the picture book How to Read a BookKwame Alexander teams up with poet Deanna N… read more

Similar categories in Kwame Alexander's How to Write a Poem book and Alliah L. Agostini's Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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8. With Lots of Love

By: Jenny Torres Sanchez

4.21

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A beautiful, lyrical story about a girl who moves from her home in Central America to the United St… read more

Similar categories in Jenny Torres Sanchez's With Lots of Love book and Alliah L. Agostini's Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
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9. That Flag

By: Tameka Fryer Brown

4.63

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An affecting picture book from Tameka Fryer Brown and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Ni… read more

Similar categories in Tameka Fryer Brown's That Flag book and Alliah L. Agostini's Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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10. The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read

By: Rita Lorraine Hubbard

4.60

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was marrie… read more

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  • cultural
  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
"Mary decided that flying was a lot like reading: they both made a body feel free as a bird."

-Rita Lorraine Hubbard, The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read

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11. Beauty Woke

By: NoNieqa Ramos

4.11

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Beauty Woke is a powerful story of pride and community, told with bold lyricism and the heart of a … read more

Similar categories in NoNieqa Ramos's Beauty Woke book and Alliah L. Agostini's Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
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12. Martina Has Too Many Tías

By: Emma Otheguy

3.69

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

A quiet girl overwhelmed by her rambunctious family finds a magical land of solitude only to discov… read more

Similar categories in Emma Otheguy's Martina Has Too Many Tías book and Alliah L. Agostini's Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
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13. Plátanos are Love

By: Alyssa Reynoso-Morris

4.54

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A delicious picture book about the ways plantains shape Latinx culture, community, and family, told… read more

Similar categories in Alyssa Reynoso-Morris's Plátanos are Love book and Alliah L. Agostini's Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince

  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • family
  • fiction
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14. Remembering

By: Xelena González

4.45

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

>A family remembers their beloved pet dog through the traditions of Día de Muertos.A child and thei… read more

Similar categories in Xelena González's Remembering book and Alliah L. Agostini's Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince

  • family
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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15. Until Someone Listens: A Story About Borders, Family, and One Girl's Mission

By: Estela Juarez

4.46

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

When Estela Juarez's mom is deported to Mexico, Estela knows she has to speak up for her family. To… read more

Similar categories in Estela Juarez's Until Someone Listens: A Story About Borders, Family, and One Girl's Mission book and Alliah L. Agostini's Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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16. Moon’s Ramadan

By: Natasha Khan Kazi

4.49

Format: None pages, None

With radiant and welcoming art, this debut picture book and modern holiday classic captures the mag… read more

Similar categories in Natasha Khan Kazi's Moon’s Ramadan book and Alliah L. Agostini's Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince

  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
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17. Abuela's Library

By: Lissette Norman

4.47

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Alfonso and Abuela love to spend Saturday afternoons finding books at the library and reading them … read more

Similar categories in Lissette Norman's Abuela's Library book and Alliah L. Agostini's Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince

  • picture books
  • family
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18. Oprah Winfrey: A Little Golden Book Biography

By: Alliah L Agostini

4.52

Format: 25 pages, Kindle Edition

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about talk show host, producer, … read more

Similar categories in Alliah L Agostini's Oprah Winfrey: A Little Golden Book Biography book and Alliah L. Agostini's Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince

  • picture books
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19. Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince

By: Alliah L. Agostini

4.16

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Shane, a boy with big dancing dreams, learns the meaning of courage and community. read more

Similar categories in Alliah L. Agostini's Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince book and Alliah L. Agostini's Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince

  • music
  • cultural
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • african american
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20. Breaking to the Beat!

By: Linda J. Acevedo

3.63

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A boogie-down picture book about a shy boy named Manolo who overcomes his fears and insecurities to… read more

Similar categories in Linda J. Acevedo's Breaking to the Beat! book and Alliah L. Agostini's Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince

  • music
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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21. The Night Before Eid: A Muslim Family Story

By: Aya Khalil

4.29

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Celebrate the end of Ramadan with this luminous Muslim family story about faith, history, and delic… read more

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  • cultural
  • picture books
  • childrens
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12 best-selling fiction books like Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince by Alliah L. Agostini

Transform Your Habits

The Colors of Us

Karen Katz

3.67

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

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Lupita Nyong'o

4.66

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The Proudest Blue

Ibtihaj Muhammad

4.56

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Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book)

Oge Mora

4.44

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B Is for Bananas

Carrie Tillotson

4.07

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Plátanos are Love

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris

4.54

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Aya Ghanameh

4.64

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