The Roots of Rap
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| Author | Carole Boston Weatherford |
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| Illustrator | Frank Morrison |
| Publisher | little bee books |
Publication date | January 14, 2019 |
| ISBN | 978-1-499-80411-9 |
The Roots of Rap: 16 Bars on the 4 Pillars of Hip-Hop is a 2019 nonfiction children's book written by Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrated by Frank Morrison.
Reception
[edit]Reviews
[edit]The Roots of Rap was well received by critics, including starred reviews from Booklist,[1] Kirkus Reviews,[2] and Publishers Weekly.[3]
Reviewers praised Weatherford's use of language, with Booklist's Kathleen McBroom noting that her "free-verse poetry is as dynamic as the music it celebrates."[1] Kirkus Reviews called the book "a high-energy, informative, and utterly engaging tribute to the genre,"[2] while Publishers Weekly praised Weatherford's ability to "convey the excitement and creativity of hip-hop's early days."
School Library Journal praised the book's "vibrant, energetic" poetry and noted that it would be "a great addition to any middle school or high school library," citing its potential to appeal to reluctant readers and spark further exploration of hip-hop culture.[4]
Awards and honors
[edit]The Roots of Rap is a Junior Library Guild book.[5] Kirkus Reviews and the New York Public Library named it among the best picture books of 2019,[6][7] and the Chicago Public Library named it among the year's Best Informational Books for Younger Readers.[8] Booklist also included it on their 2019 list of the "Top 10 Arts Books for Youth".[9]
The Roots of Rap was a 2020 Golden Kite Award honor book.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b McBroom, Kathleen (October 15, 2018). "The Roots of Rap". Booklist. Archived from the original on June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ a b "The Roots of Rap". Kirkus Reviews. September 29, 2018. Archived from the original on June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ "The Roots of Rap: 16 Bars on the 4 Pillars of Hip-Hop by Carole Boston Weatherford". Publishers Weekly. February 19, 2019. Archived from the original on February 2, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ "The Roots of Rap: 16 Bars on the 4 Pillars of Hip-Hop". School Library Journal. Archived from the original on June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ "The Roots of Rap: 16 Bars on the 4 Pillars of Hip-Hop". Junior Library Guild. Archived from the original on June 3, 2024. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ "Best of 2019". Kirkus Reviews. Archived from the original on June 2, 2024. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ "Best Books for Kids 2019". The New York Public Library. Archived from the original on March 8, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ ChiPubLib_Kids. "Best Informational Books for Younger Readers of 2019". Chicago Public Library. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ Hunter, Sarah (October 15, 2019). "Top 10 Arts Books for Youth: 2019". Booklist. Archived from the original on January 26, 2022. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ "Awards: Golden Kite Winners". Shelf Awareness. January 22, 2020. Archived from the original on November 3, 2022. Retrieved June 5, 2024.