Kai’s whole family can move. At Donovan celebrations, everyone seems to know the Electric Slide, and everyone has a dance nickname to prove it. Everyone except Kai.
With his aunt’s wedding coming up, Kai wants more than anything to join the line, keep up with the steps, and earn a name from Granddad. But the footwork feels tricky, the music feels fast, and his nerves keep getting in the way.
This joyful picture book celebrates family traditions, African American family life, music, movement, and the courage it takes to try again. With warmth and humor, The Electric Slide and Kai invites young readers onto the dance floor, where practice, love, and a little confidence can help every kid find their rhythm.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Maxwell spends every waking moment obsessed with basketball, dreaming of crashing the boards and sinking three-pointers. His wildest wish comes true when he wakes up in Basketball Town, a magical place where everyone shoots hoops all day long. The Mayor immediately sends Maxwell to Skillsville to train for the ultimate Championship, leading him through the Alley-Oop Academy and the College of the Crossover. By the time he earns his dunking diploma, Maxwell is ready for the big game. To his absolute shock, his hometown team is there, facing off against the greatest basketball squad ever assembled. Trailing by twenty points with only five minutes left on the clock, Maxwell and his friends must unite and execute the perfect comeback. This high-energy sports fantasy is packed with court action and teamwork.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
