My Dad Is a DJ

by Kathryn Erskine

First published 2023

Trevor knows his dad makes the best music. DJ Dap Daddy spins records that get everyone moving with soul and funk that fills the room. But when his parents divorce and Dad packs up his turntables for a new place, something changes between them. Trevor discovers hip-hop and finds his own rhythm. His father clings to the old soul tracks he's always loved. The beats that once brought them together now seem to push them apart. With the school dance coming up, Trevor and his dad must figure out how to blend their different sounds. Can they find a way to make music together again, or will their relationship stay out of sync? This story explores how a father and son navigate change while holding onto what connects them most.

Genres: contemporary, young-adult, music, family-drama

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: found-family, second-chance

32 pages · Hardcover · Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

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