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Rap It Up!
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From scribbling words on the page to spitting rhymes on the mic, a joyful narrator guides readers through the emotions, literary techniques, structures, and motifs that help make rap so amazing. With vibrant illustrations that leap off the page, this book urges readers to believe in...
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See moreAn exciting picture book from critically acclaimed author Carole Boston Weatherford in collaboration with her son Jeffery Boston Weatherford, about the stylings of rap music and the power of self-expression. A stunning rhyming picture book that introduces readers to the poetry and craft of rap.
An exciting picture book from critically acclaimed author Carole Boston Weatherford in collaboration with her son Jeffery Boston Weatherford, about the stylings of rap music and the power of self-expression.
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Description
From scribbling words on the page to spitting rhymes on the mic, a joyful narrator guides readers through the emotions, literary techniques, structures, and motifs that help make rap so amazing. With vibrant illustrations that leap off the page, this book urges readers to believe in themselves and the power of their creativity.
Celebratory and informative, Rap It Up! invites us to see where our imaginations may lead. Get ready to drop some beats, express yourself, and let the world hear what you've got to say!
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ISBN: 9781250833570
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 18 March 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: St Martin's Press
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 9.0mm
Width: 264.0mm
Height: 264.0mm
Weight: 454g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Carole Boston Weatherford is the award-winning author of more than 50 books of poetry, nonfiction, and children's literature. She is the recipient of a Newbery Honor, Coretta Scott King Author Honor, two NAACP Image Awards, a WNDB Walter Award, and numerous other accolades. She resides in North Carolina where she teaches at Fayetteville State University. cbweatherford.com Jeffery Weatherford is an award-winning children's book illustrator, spoken word poet/performer, digital designer, and born doodler. Ernel Martinez was born in Belize and raised in Los Angeles and Detroit. His introduction to art was through the underground world of graffiti. He enjoys creatively finding ways to give underserved communities the tools to tell their stories through art making.
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