Récompenses

Audies (Children Ages Up to 8) 2009

Salué
NAPPA Gold Awards (Pop-Up Books/Kits) 2008

Vainqueur

Description

Where words move, voices rise, and poetry becomes power--this 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 journey--designed 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 voice--Hip Hop Speaks to Children is more than a book. It's a movement you can hold in your hands.