A review by beblackbeloved
When Langston Dances by Keith Mallett, Kaija Langley

5.0

Flipping this the pages of this book, I was reminded of when I witnessed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater perform. Seeing the limber bodies of these dancers— fluidly interpreting the joyous and sometimes even sorrowful songs my ancestors through movement. I saw myself in a different way from that moment on. And though I’m not the greatest dancer the tradition of rhythmic movement within the Black community is glorious. And to see this represented in a children’s book for young Black boys brought a smile to my face.