Boys Don't Dance!: A Rhyming Story About Tap Dancing, Confidence, and Being Yourself - Softcover

Preston, Alex

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798999558305

Publisher: Bear and Bee Books, 2025

Synopsis

💃 Boys Don’t Dance! – A Rhyming Story About Tap Dancing, Confidence, and Being Yourself

"Boys don't dance!" Yes, that's what they said.
But Alex had other ideas in his head.
Dancing brought Alex incredible joy!
So why should it matter that he was a boy?

Meet Alex, a spirited and silly young tap dancer who’s excited to shine during Show and Tell! But when a jealous classmate teases him for dancing, Alex must find the courage to stand tall, dance strong, and show the world that being different is something to celebrate. 👞✨

📚 Perfect for classrooms, dance studios, and bedtime reading, Boys Don’t Dance! blends humor, heart, and rhythm into an uplifting story about bravery, self-expression, and self-love.

💡 Why Teachers, Parents, and Kids Love This Book:

✅ Written by public school teacher and dance instructor who understands classroom dynamics
✅ Encourages confidence and creativity in young readers
✅ Addresses bullying and gender stereotypes with warmth and humor
✅ Ideal for SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) discussions in the classroom
✅ LGBTQ+ inclusive and features a single-mom family
✅ Written in playful rhyme – great for read-alouds and story time 🎶
✅ Loved by dance teachers, school counselors, and caregivers alike

🎁 Recommended For:

• Ages 5–10 (Kindergarten through 4th grade)

• Kids who love dancing, music, movement, or being on stage

• Dance teachers looking for inclusive stories to share

• Elementary school educators seeking SEL-aligned books

• Parents and caregivers raising confident, kind kids

• Anyone who believes boys can dance—and do it proudly! 🕺

✨ Boys Don’t Dance! is a joyful reminder that everyone deserves to shine—no matter what anyone says. ✨

About this title

About the Author

Alex Preston is a children's author and lifelong storyteller with a background in dance and filmmaking. Originally from Dawsonville, Georgia, he began dancing at age three and grew up in his family's studio, later becoming an award-winning competitive dancer and choreographer across the United States.He studied Media Studies and Theatre at Mercer University, where he created content for Mercer Marketing and danced on ESPN as NCAA mascot Toby Bear. He went on to earn a Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television from Savannah College of Art and Design. His films have earned honors at festivals around the world.Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Mr. Preston teaches film production at a local charter school and supports young dancers as a judge for the Georgia High School Association. Outside the classroom, he enjoys painting, filmmaking, cooking, and spending time with his family and dogs, Todd and Leilani.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bear and Bee Books
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798999558305
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Andriansyah Andi
• Number of pages: 40