Stunning, rhyming nonfiction picture book that works as a great read aloud for preschoolers and older. The illustrations give colorful, immersive visuals to the oral history of hip hop. Rare in early children's non-fiction are there Lived Experiences books that highlight the roots and generations of hip hop. The rhyming structure of the text makes for poetic and fun reading out loud. Recommended to me by educators as a picture book for a conversation starter about race. Check this book out today!
Publisher description:
Presents the history of hip-hop including, how it evolved from folktales, spirituals, and poetry, to the showmanship of James Brown, to the culture of graffiti art and breakdancing that formed around the art form.