by Kabir Sehgal
First published 2023
Bhangra Baby feels the music calling to him. He wants to join the dancing, but he doesn't know how to move his body to the Punjabi folk rhythms. The dance floor fills with family and friends who notice his eagerness. They gather around him, ready to share their knowledge of the traditional steps. Bhangra Baby watches as they demonstrate the movements. He tries to copy their motions, learning to step in time with the beat. His feet find the rhythm as he hops and twists. His body learns to jump when the drum calls for it. Each movement becomes more natural as he practices. Soon Bhangra Baby moves with confidence across the dance floor. The music flows through him as he masters the bhangra steps that connect him to his culture and community.
Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, learning
Setting: Bhangra, Punjabi
32 pages · Hardcover · Beach Lane Books