I had never heard of dancer Juba before. It was very interesting to read about his story. I liked his friendship with Stubby and Jack and his interactions with Margret. I had never heard of John Diamond and minstrel dancing is something we glossed over in class so I think this book gives an important look into how that damaged Black dancers who simply wanted to dance. I also didn't know the impact of Irish dancing in New York. I genuinely had no idea it was so popular. After Juba finished his performance of the woodsman he met Charles Dickens and I was so surprised. Overall this book deals with dancer who just wants to dance but his obstacle is racism. (It is important to note that in order to have historical accuracy there is slurs present in the book and implied prostitution as well.) ( )

Interesting biographical work about the early dancing sensation, Juba. Myers deftly pulls in themes of poverty, slavery and racial inequities without cheapening his characters to do so. ( )

Interesting life of "Boz's Juba" (William Henry Lane), a young black dancer who, in the 1840s, helped to create tap dancing by blending Irish jigs & reels with African rhythms. ( )

This is fairly interesting. I liked it but not as much as some of this author’s other books that I’ve read. It has a laid back feel for the most part and tells of a black man’s journey during the times of slavery. Although it’s during that time, it doesn’t deal with slavery much. Juba is a talented dancer finding his way in the world. ( )

This is fairly interesting. I liked it but not as much as some of this author’s other books that I’ve read. It has a laid back feel for the most part and tells of a black man’s journey during the times of slavery. Although it’s during that time, it doesn’t deal with slavery much. Juba is a talented dancer finding his way in the world. ( )