Rap a Tap Tap: Here's Bojangles - Think of That!

With a simple, rhyming text and bold, graceful illustrations, Caldecott Medalists Leo and Diane Dillon celebrate the spirit and exuberance of legendary dancer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, the groundbreaking African American tap dancer who was one of the most popular entertainers of the early 20th century. "This fancy-free introduction captures the ebullience of [Robinson’s] dancing as well as the way he touched audiences. The spreads feature a bouncy text and eye-catching art." - Booklist, starred review

Versatility, diversity, research, and integrity have remained characteristics of the Dillons’ work, which ranges from African folktales to Scandinavian epics, from fantasy to science fiction. In addition to two Caldecott Medals (for Ashanti to Zulu and Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears), they have received four New York Times Best Illustrated Awards, four Boston Globe/Horn Book Awards, two Coretta Scott King Awards, and the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal, and were inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame in 1997.