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The roots of rap and the history of hip-hop have origins that precede DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash. Kids will learn about how it evolved from folktales, spirituals, and poetry, to the showmanship of James Brown, to the culture of graffiti art and break dancing that formed around the art form and gave birth to the musical artists we know today. Written in lyrical rhythm and complete with flowing, vibrant illustrations, this book beautifully illustrates how hip-hop is a language spoken the whole world 'round.
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2020 a Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Golden Kite Honor Book, Picture Book (Illustration category)
2019 Winner of the Society of Illustrators Silver Medal Award
2019 one of Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2019
2019 one of Booklist’s Top 10 Arts Books for Youth
2019 one of The New York Public Library’s Best Books of 2019
2019 one of The Chicago Public Library’s “Best of the Best”
2019 one of USA Today’s 17 books to read for Black History Month
2019 a NAIBA Book of the Year finalist
"This tribute to hip hop culture will appeal to a wide audience, and practically demands multiple readings.” – Booklist, STARRED review
"each page stands out uniquely from the last…A winning addition to music history collections.” – School Library Journal, STARRED review
"No way around it, this book is supa-dupa fly, with lush illustrations anchored in signature hip-hop iconography for the future of the global hip-hop nation.” – Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review
"this artful introduction to one of the most influential cultural movements of the 20th century pulses with the energy and rhythm of its subject.” – Publishers Weekly, STARRED review
Little Bee Books
LITTLE BEE BOOKS is an independent American children’s book publisher dedicated to making high-quality, creative, and fun books for busy little bees ages 0 through YA. Our progressive & inclusive list is built around five main themes - our five pillars: acceptance, anti-bullying, awareness, diversity, and empowerment.BUZZPOP, an imprint, is a media and licensing publisher designed to bring the very best of pop culture, favorite brands, and media tie-ins to fans of all ages. With a list including Nature Cat, Archie Comics, WWE, Crayola coloring titles and more, as well as publishing programs featuring boundary-breaking social media influencers, BuzzPop is devoted to creating empowering and diverse books for everyone.The YELLOW JACKET imprint offers middle grade fiction series and standalone titles for ages 8-14, covering an array of genres including humor, historical fiction, magical realism, coming-of-age stories, graphic novels, and much more.
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- Publisher Little Bee Books
- Publication Date January 2019
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9781499804119
- Publication Country or regionUnited States
- Pages48
- ReadershipChildren
- Publish StatusPublished
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