Rap It Up!

Rap It Up! - Hardcover

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Rap It Up! - Hardcover

Rap It Up! - Hardcover

by Carole Boston Weatherford , Jeffery Boston Weatherford
$18.99
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★"This cheery picture book is a knockout, delightful on many levels...The ultimate message--put in the work, because "The words you write are worth it"--comes through and will hopefully inspire aspiring rap artists." --Booklist, starred review

Aspiring young rappers will delight in this infectious, read-aloud introduction to the poetry and craft of rap.

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!
ISBN9781250833570
Author Carole Boston Weatherford , Jeffery Boston Weatherford
PublisherHenry Holt & Company
GenreChildren and Arts
FormatHardcover
PublishedMarch 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages32
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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By Carole Boston Weatherford and Jeffery Boston Weatherford
About Carole Boston Weatherford
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. Her books include I, Matthew Henson; Jesse Owens: Fastest Man Alive; and Be a King. She resides in North Carolina where she teaches at Fayetteville State University. Rob Sanders is an acclaimed writer who teaches, and a teacher who writes. He is the author of Cowboy Christmas, Crystal Kite-winner Outer Space Bedtime Race, Ruby Rose - Off to School She Goes, Ruby Rose - Big Bravos, Rodzilla, Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag, Peaceful Fights for Equal Rights, and Mayor Pete: The Story of Pete Buttigieg. Rob lives in Florida where he teaches elementary school. Lamont O'Neal began drawing as a child, inspired by comic books and fashion magazines. He has been published in nearly every aspect of the fashion world, including the magazines Cosmopolitan, New York, GQ, and Essence. His list of fashion designer clients includes Oscar de la Renta, American Eagle and Polo Ralph Lauren. His credits include portraiture, children's books and illustrations. He lives and draws in Yardley, Pennsylvania.
About Jeffery Boston Weatherford
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 Boston Weatherford is an award-winning children's book illustrator, spoken word poet/performer, digital designer, and born doodler. @triiibechief Ernel Martinez was born in Belize and raised in Los Angeles and Detroit. His introduction to art was through theunderground world of graffiti. He enjoys creatively finding ways to give underserved communities the tools to tell their stories through art making. @art_by_ernel

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