  | My dad is a DJ Author: Brown, Keith Henry | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
Trevor's dad is a DJ, and he always picks the best music. But after his parents split up and Dad moves out, Trevor feels like the pitch doesn't fit between them. Trevor has his own music now--hip-hop--and Dad can't seem to let go of his old soul favorites. Can they bridge the gap in their music tastes in time for the end-of-the-year dance?
| Illustrator: | Brown, Keith Henry |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (03/15/23)
Booklist (+) (05/15/23)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 05/15/2023 *Starred Review* Trevor’s dad is a “tunes jivin’, beat drivin’, high-fivin’” DJ! Before his dad moved out of the home with Trevor and his mom, Trevor used to wait up for him so they could share a bowl of ice cream and listen to music. Now that his parents are divorced and live apart, Trevor eats ice cream alone and discovers all sorts of new things, including more music. Dad wants Trevor to stay the same, but Trevor wants to branch out. When Trevor remixes his dad’s old classics, however, he creates a playlist they both can enjoy. This original take on a family dealing with the strains of divorce simultaneously celebrates Black identity and the culture of music. Brown and Erskine focus on the poignant and often painful space that develops between a parent and a child when families change, particularly when that parent misses out on the child’s day-to-day life. Brown’s sketchy multimedia artwork embodies the fluidity of the music it showcases in dark, neutral watercolor washes and pops of red that drench the background. - Copyright 2023 Booklist.
