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DJ Oranges and the Backup Plan

A DJ ORANGES story about redundancy and preparation — staying calm, staying ready, and keeping the music going when something fails.

Ages

6–10+

DJ Concept

Backup plan

Format

Picture Book

Length

24 Pages

About the Story

The set is going strong... until the sound drops out. Lights flash, the crowd pauses, but DJ Oranges knows his crew is always prepared.

Remix Remy and Sampler Sam don’t freeze. They move with purpose: check the signal, swap a cable, and bring in a backup source. In the middle of the chaos, the crew proves the real secret to a great show is being ready before anything goes wrong.

While not a step-by-step guide, this story offers a fun and accessible way for families and educators to explore real DJ concepts and vocabulary.

What This Story Introduces

Backup plan (in family-friendly terms)

A backup plan means being ready in case something breaks or stops working, so you can fix it fast and keep going without losing the moment.

Preparation Problem-solving Staying calm Teamwork

How the story shows it

  • The music cuts out and the crew calmly follows a plan instead of panicking.
  • They troubleshoot in steps: check power, check connections, swap to backup.
  • DJ Oranges learns that “ready” is a skill you practice before showtime.
  • The crowd gets the moment back because the crew was prepared.

Characters Featured

DJ Oranges

DJ Oranges

The heart of the crew. DJ Oranges loves the spotlight — and in this story, he learns that staying calm and staying prepared is part of being a great DJ.

Lead DJ Learning Confidence
Character inspiration for DJ Oranges
Oranges
The real-life inspiration behind DJ Oranges.
Remix Remy

Remix Remy

Calm under pressure. Remix Remy thinks in steps and keeps the crew focused, a steady presence who knows exactly what to check first.

Troubleshooting Clarity Team lead
Character inspiration for Remix Remy
Remy
The real-life inspiration behind Remix Remy.
Sampler Sam

Sampler Sam

Ready for anything. Sampler Sam keeps the essentials close — the cables, the adapters, the backup device... so when trouble hits, the fix is already in reach.

Preparedness Support Reliability
Character inspiration for Sampler Sam
Sam
The real-life inspiration behind Sampler Sam.

Included in

DJ ORANGES

The complete journey: every core story plus original interludes that trace DJ Oranges’ path from the crowd to the spotlight, learning not just how to DJ, but how to listen, adapt, and lead through sound.

DJ ORANGES - The Next Session

The skills level up: bigger moments, sharper choices, and new friends... learning to read the room, pace the energy, stay prepared, and blend in perfect harmony.

Formats Available

Digital

  • Kindle (and Kindle Unlimited, if enrolled)
Instant access Great for travel

Educator Use

Great for talking about planning ahead, staying calm under pressure, and solving problems as a team.

Music STEM SEL

Retailers

Available worldwide in digital format.

United States
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