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Explore the roots of rap in this stunning, rhyming, triple-timing picture book!

'Carole Boston Weatherford, once again, delivers a resounding testament and reminder, that hip-hop is a flavorful slice of larger cultural cake. And to be hip-hop-to truly be it-we must remember that we are also funk, jazz, soul, folktale, and poetry. We must remember that . . . we are who we are!' ―Jason Reynolds, New York Times best-selling author

'Starting with its attention-getting cover, this picture book does an excellent job of capturing the essence of rap . . . This tribute to hip hop culture will appeal to a wide audience, and practically demands multiple readings.' ―Booklist, 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

The Roots of Rap

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    A Hardback by Carole Boston Weatherford, Frank Morrison

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      Publisher: Little Bee Books
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 08/01/2019
      ISBN13: 9781499804119, 978-1499804119
      ISBN10: 1499804113

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Explore the roots of rap in this stunning, rhyming, triple-timing picture book!

      'Carole Boston Weatherford, once again, delivers a resounding testament and reminder, that hip-hop is a flavorful slice of larger cultural cake. And to be hip-hop-to truly be it-we must remember that we are also funk, jazz, soul, folktale, and poetry. We must remember that . . . we are who we are!' ―Jason Reynolds, New York Times best-selling author

      'Starting with its attention-getting cover, this picture book does an excellent job of capturing the essence of rap . . . This tribute to hip hop culture will appeal to a wide audience, and practically demands multiple readings.' ―Booklist, 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

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