Book
Hip hop speaks to children : a celebration of poetry with a beat / editor, Nikki Giovanni ; advisory editors, Tony Medina, Willie Perdomo, Michele Scott ; illustrators, Kristen Balouch ... [et al.]. --
Record details
- ISBN: 9781402210488 (ha., s.r.)
- ISBN: 1402210485 (ha., s.r.)
- Physical Description: 72 p. : col. ill. + 1 sound disc (4 3/4 in.)
- Publisher: Naperville, Ill. : Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, c2008.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Accompanying CD includes more than 30 performances from the book. Includes index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 28.99 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Children's poetry, American. American poetry > African American authors. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | J 811.00809282 Hip | 31681002028355 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
More than 50 poems and an accompanying CD introduce poetry with a beat. - Baker & Taylor
Presents an illustrated collection of poetry, rhythmic prose, and hip-hop and rap lyrics for children, mostly by African American authors. - Sourcebooks Inc.
Where words move, voices rise, and poetry becomes powerâthis is the beat of learning for a new generation.
Hip Hop Speaks to Children, edited by acclaimed poet Nikki Giovanni, is a vibrant celebration of rhythm, rhyme, and cultural roots. Blending the power of hip hop with the depth of classic and contemporary poetry, this New York Times Bestseller delivers an unforgettable spoken-word journeyâdesigned for young readers but resonant for all ages.
Featuring over 50 powerful poems and lyrics, this collection brings language to life in a way kids can hear, feel, and understand.
Why Kids, Parents, Teachers, and Librarians Love it:
- A Tapestry of Voices: Poets and performers from Nikki Giovanni, Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, Queen Latifah, Tupac Shakur, Common, Mos Def, Lucille Clifton, Sterling A. Brown, Nikki Grimes, A Tribe Called Quest. and many more!
- Multicultural and Cross-Generational: Connects kids to the literary, social, and musical voices that shaped today's world.
- Includes a CD with 30+ Read-Aloud Performances: Featuring original artists or dynamic interpretations.
- Gift-Ready: Perfect for young writers, music lovers, and students discovering their voice.
If you want kids to feel the power of language, understand the richness of culture, and discover their own creative voiceâHip Hop Speaks to Children is more than a book. It's a movement you can hold in your hands.
- Sourcebooks Inc.
Hip Hop Speaks to Children is a celebration of poetry with a beat. Like Poetry Speaks to Children, the classic book and CD that started it all, it's meant to be the beginning of a journey of discovery.
