{"product_id":"a-childs-introduction-to-hip-hop-the-beats-rhymes-and-roots-of-a-musical-revolution-9780762481026","title":"A Child's Introduction to Hip-Hop: The Beats, Rhymes, and Roots of a Musical Revolution","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis definitive guide to hip-hop teaches kids about the history and world-wide cultural impact of the genre, covering everyone from early heroes like The Sugar Hill Gang, Kurtis Blow, and Run D.M.C., to modern day titans like Kanye West, Cardi B, and Kendrick Lamar.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In the 1970s, a musical and cultural movement was sparked in the Bronx neighborhood of New York City. Led by three DJs who performed at local block parties, DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, and Grandmaster Flash become known as the \"Holy Trinity\" of hip-hop and they helped establish the four main pillars of the genre: deejaying, mc'ing, break dancing, and graffiti art. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From these early days, acclaimed journalist and music critic Jordannah Elizabeth takes kids on a journey through the history of hip-hop, helping young readers understand how and why it was invented, and how it evolved into a powerful platform that gave (and still gives) a voice to the often-ignored Black community in America. From Tupac Shakur and Ms. Lauryn Hill to Drake and Tyler the Creator, kids will celebrate some of hip-hop's biggest names while learning about the roots of their musical sounds, and the community that propelled them into stardom. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Packed with modern, charming illustrations, including a pull-out poster for kids to color, \u003ci\u003eA Child's Introduction to Hip-Hop\u003c\/i\u003e features age-appropriate descriptions of a musical genre that is changing the world and dominating the airwaves. This is the perfect book for young students who want to know more about the world of hip-hop and rap, as well as for parents who want to introduce their children to some of their favorite artists. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJordannah Elizabeth\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, music critic, editor, and lecturer. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eShe Raised Her \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice!\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAstrology for Black Girls. \u003c\/i\u003eShe is a columnist at \u003ci\u003eNew York Amsterdam News\u003c\/i\u003e and her work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eMs. Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eZORA\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVillage Voice\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLA Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNPR Music, \u003c\/i\u003eand many other publications. Jordannah has lectured and received invitations as a guest journalist from Harvard University, Pratt Institute, Maryland Institute College of Art, Columbia University, and De Montfort University in Leicester, England. She is a Baltimore native and enjoys reading, travel and spending time with her close friends and family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarkia Jenai\u003c\/b\u003e was raised in Detroit, during rough times, but she found her adventure through art and storytelling. She grew up listening to the old stories of her family members, which gave her an interest in history. Her love of art led her to study at the Academy of Art in San Francisco. An avid lover of fantasy settings, cultures, and mythology, Markia has made it her goal to create worlds where people of color are front and center. She lives in Detroit, Michigan. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Black Dog \u0026 Leventhal Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50608114499858,"sku":"9780762481026","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a5966233-d43a-4b77-8d54-8e59ce74a9af.jpg?v=1732318133","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-childs-introduction-to-hip-hop-the-beats-rhymes-and-roots-of-a-musical-revolution-9780762481026","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}