BOBBY'S FLIPPIN' FREESTYLE w/annette murray

A Colorful Convo with Annette

Flip, fly, pop, lock and groove with Annette Murray and me as we chat about her book highlighting hip hop dance -- BOBBY'S FLIPPIN' FREESTYLE. With an SEL layer about stage fright/performing anxiety, this book will reach varied audiences. Join the conversation as Annette and I talk publishing, layers, SEL (social emotional learning), educational perspectives, and more! Annette is a delight and I think you will enjoy the chat.

BOBBY'S FLIPPIN' FREESTYLE

Bobby is a super talented six-year-old who loves to hip hop dance. He learns to hip hop as a toddler and is training to enter a rec center showcase in his neighborhood. Bobby dreams of stomping, strutting, and swaying with no errors but he panics in front of a crowd. He heart races, he stumbles and forgets his moves.

When the Flippin' Freestyle kicks off, neighbors of all ages 4-18 line up to showcase moves that impress the judges and the audience. Bobby's uncle reminds him how to stay calm. Breath slowly. Count in. Count out. Let your heart settle in. Picture yourself being the best you can be.

The DJ starts spinning the vinyl, the crowd starts cheering, and Bobby starts dancing. He swirls, releves, and moves his body like a snake on the floor. It's okay until his pink sneaker lace drags behind, tripping him and bringing other dancers down.

Will Bobby's mishap make him lose his confidence and the competition? Or, will he bounce back and keep dancing? Find out if Bobby's a winner inside, Bobby's Flippin' Freestyle.

​A Little Jam. . .(The Music Kind)
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Do you wanna get in on the action and learn some moves.  This video is a great place to start -- for you, your kids, your students . . . jump in and get the hip hop vibe going!  Enjoy flippin' and freestyling after getting some basics right here.  This is appropriate for home or school!  Get your groove on and boogie -- hip hop style!

​NEW FORMAT!!!  CHECK IT OUT!

In order to streamline and make PBJamz more user-friendly for its various audiences, I've created visuals which are linked to content applicable for each audience.  Simply click the image for content you'd like to view. Each image is a separate link to its own document, so you can simply visit the ones you want to read.  Let me know if you like the new format.

 Teachers' Jam 

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Writers' Jam 

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Links, More Fun, Extensions for Families and Everyone!

YouTube playlist with hip hop dances, rhythm play-alongs, and more!
Pinterest board with dance moves, vocab, word searches, and more!

Guest Links and Giveaway

Author image is linked to Annette's website; You will find all her books there as well as her socials and her blog. Book image is linked to the Goodreads page where you will find all the purchase options, reviews, and more!

If you would like to own your own copy of BOBBY'S FLIPPIN' FREESTYLE, leave a comment below to be entered in the PBJamz giveaway by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.[EXTENDED to Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026]  I'll randomly choose a winner after the entry period. Good luck!
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