The Roots of Rap: 16 Bars on the 4 Pillars of Hip-Hop-Weatherfor

Explore the roots of rap in this stunning, rhyming, triple-timing picture book!\n\""Carole Boston Weatherford, once again, delivers a resounding testament and reminder, that hip-hop is a flavorful slice of larger cultural cake. And to be hip-hop-to truly be it-we must remember that we are also funk, jazz, soul, folktale, and poetry. We must remember that . . . we are who we are!\"" \u2015Jason Reynolds, New York Times best-selling author\n\n\""Starting with its attention-getting cover, this picture book does an excellent job of capturing the essence of rap . . . This tribute to hip hop culture will appeal to a wide audience, and practically demands multiple readings.\"" \u2015Booklist, STARRED REVIEW\n\n\""No way around it, this book is supa-dupa fly, with lush illustrations anchored in signature hip-hop iconography for the future of the global hip-hop nation.\"" \u2015Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW\n\n\""With short, rhyming lines and dramatic portraits of performers, the creative team behi.