Free to Be Fabulous

"After winning the school talent show with his signature shimmy kick, Daniel is targeted by the Mean, but with the help of his friends and fans, he comes out of hiding and dances in the face of the Mean?—?strong, brave and free! Illustrations. "
An exuberant and affirming picture book about self-expression, allyship, and celebrating differences.Daniel is obsessed with his favorite pop star Fabulina and can’t wait to show off his signature shimmy-kick to her biggest hit “Strong, Brave, Free” at the school talent show. After winning the talent show, Daniel feels euphoric. But Daniel soon realizes that not everyone loves his shimmy-kick. The Mean notices with persistent jokes, whispering, and harmful words. Daniel begins to feel small, never wanting to shimmy-kick again. He hides. But with the help of his friends and his fans, Daniel emerges—all eyes on him—dancing in the face of the Mean, in solidarity with his classmates. Strong. Brave. Free.