Dancehall Rebel

Stacey Robinson

Book cover for Dancehall Rebel
Book cover for Dancehall Rebel
Book cover for Dancehall Rebel
Book cover for Dancehall Rebel

Dancehall Rebel

Dancehall Rebel

Stacey Robinson

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Description

What do you do when the musical culture you love comes with a legacy of intolerance?

Denise is a teen who was raised on Jamaican dancehall music; her dad is a leading local DJ who has imbued her life with a love of music. Denise has aspirations to follow in her dad's footsteps, but there's a problem: Denise identifies as queer, and the music she loves often reflects homophobia. Her mother and relatives are also not accepting. But when she moves to Ottawa for first year university school, encouraged by a sympathetic cousin, she finds a community of like-minded kids who love and cherish both music and diversity.

This lively true-to-life portrayal of teen lives and relationships puts a contemporary spin on the cultural conflict often between more traditional families and their young family members. A groundbreaking novel portraying a Caribbean Canadian teen challenging the ongoing legacy of homophobia in her musical and cultural community. Dancehall music and culture is undergoing a large shift.

Critical Reviews

"An accessible, realistic cross-cultural coming-of-age novel about seeking a balance between tradition and change."--Kirkus Reviews

-- (6/15/2024 12:00:00 AM)

"Mentions of real singers, video games, and other pop culture make the story feel even more relevant, and the author is skilled at creating realistic and complex characters of all ages."--School Library Journal

-- (12/1/2024 12:00:00 AM)

Publishing Information

Publisher: Lorimer Children & Teens
Pub date: 2024-08-01
Length: 184 pages

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