Rap It Up!

(Hardback)

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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 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!

Reviews

"Martinez, making a picture book debut, follows the protagonist from toddlerhood to childhood in bold illustrations that get at hip-hop's vital energy...It's a rhythmic text that offers craft advice alongside a fervent promise of creative fulfillment." --Publishers Weekly

"A thrilling ode to rap and the creative process."--Kirkus

"This ode to hip-hop and rap is a perfect partnership between music and literature"--School Library Journal

Author Bio

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.