Today we’re excited to release The Electric Slide and Kai by New Voices Award Honor Kelly J. Baptist and illustrated by Darnell Johnson! In this picture book, Kai is the only member of his family who can’t get the dance steps to the Electric Slide right. But Kai is determined to bust a move in this fun and sweet celebration of African American families.
About the Book:
Kai’s aunt is getting married, and everyone in the Donovan family is excited about the wedding … except Kai. The highlight of every Donovan occasion is dancing the electric slide–a groovy line dance with footwork that Kai can’t quite figure out. More than anything, he wants to prove that he can boogie with the rest of his family and earn a cool nickname from his granddad. Can Kai break through his nerves and break it down on the dance floor?
Told with humor and heart by author Kelly J. Baptist and lively illustrations from debut picture book artist Darnell Johnson, The Electric Slide and Kai is a funky celebration with all the right moves!
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Praise for The Electric Slide and Kai:
★ “An all-around wonderful book that will inspire laughter and perhaps even a little dancing.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“A simple, sweet story about a small boy’s journey to feeling accepted.” —Booklist
Order your copy of The Electric Slide and Kai:
Lee & Low Books
Indie Bound
Bookshop
Amazon
or wherever you order your favorite books!
