(Simon & Schuster)– hardback Langston’s mother says that he ‘ can do whatever set mind to doing’. Kaija Langley, illustrated by Keith Mallett Altogether When Langston Dances is a beautiful book to read, know and feel in your heart (and feet). Kaija Langley offers such an inclusive, positive, stirring and inspiring story, while Keith Mallett’s pictures are photo real, nostalgic, longing, strong and glorious. What’s more, as he tours the dance classes at Ms Marie’s studios, what will he see and feel? Might his experience at the tap class, the hip- hop of African dance classes, fit the mood in his feet? Or will it be when he steps into the silence of Ms Marie’s ballet class, with the students in first position at the barre? Thereafter, how will Langston be welcomed? Will these stirrings be squashed by a ‘boys don’t dance like that’ comment? Marie’s Dance Studio, leaping, feeling such inspiration in his heart, memory and feet. What’s more, his mother confirms that Langston can do anything he set his heart upon. Langston is entranced after attending a performance by the Alvin Ailey Dance Company.
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