Grab your dancing shoes and join Lakas
and a colorful cast of street performers as they capture
the spirit of Makibaka—of struggle, hope,
laughter, and song. This second Lakas book is a rollicking
adventure celebrating the joys and heartache of one community,
and a child’s power to make a difference.
The last thing Lakas expects one fine
sunny day is to meet a group of tap-dancing, drum-beating,
karaoke-singing new friends. But these friends face a crisis:
the Makibaka Hotel, where they live, is about to be sold.
They must pack their belongings and leave their home, unless… Lakas
soon leads Tick A. Boom, Firefoot, and the Karaoke King in
a spirited protest against their eviction. Before long the
streets of the neighborhood are reverberating with the taps,
raps, and chants of Makibaka.
Author Anthony D. Robles tells a gutsy
tale about one boy’s empathy and activism, and their
ability to revitalize a community. Incorporating photos of
protest, illustrator Carl Angel’s paintings vibrate
with the rhythm of the city. With a “coin toss” ending
that will spark discussion among readers, standing up for
what’s right has never been so much fun.