Sunday, February 2, 2014

When the Beat was Born : DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop by Laban Carrick Hill - - ADVISABLE

Hill, Laban Carrick When the Beat was Born : DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop illustrated by Theodore Taylor III PICTURE BOOK 32 pgs. 2013 Roaring Brook Press $17.99.  

This picture book biography tells the story of DJ Kool Herc and the Hip Hop movement which he started in the Bronx.  From Jamaica to the streets of New York, this boy’s creative musical skills began a new musical style.  

Complete with rapping and name dropping, this urban biography is a great addition to the elementary library, and is the winner of the Coretta Scott King  John Steptoe award for new talent. EL  (K-3) ADVISABLE Lisa Librarian

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