{"product_id":"simon-b-rhymin-9780316538978","title":"Simon B. Rhymin'","description":"\u003cb\u003eA funny and heartwarming bounce-to-the-beat underdog story about a kid rapper whose rhymes bring his community together, \"effectively conveying the transformative power of art\" (\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review), by America's favorite rapping teacher from Chicago.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Eleven-year-old Simon Barnes dreams of becoming a world-famous rapper that everyone calls Notorious D.O.G. But for now, he's just a Chicago fifth grader who's small for his age and afraid to use his voice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Simon prefers to lay low at school and at home, even though he's constantly spitting rhymes in his head. But when his new teacher assigns the class an oral presentation on something that affects their community, Simon must face his fears. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With some help from an unexpected ally and his neighborhood crew, will Simon gain the confidence to rap his way to an A and prove that one kid can make a difference in his 'hood? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Dwayne Reed is a Chicago teacher, whose viral back-to-school music video \"Welcome to the 4th Grade\" took the internet by storm. His debut novel, \u003ci\u003eSimon B. Rhymin' \u003c\/i\u003e, inspires young readers everywhere to use their voices to create change within their communities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlack boy joy\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRap, poetry, and music lovers\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCommunity reads\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eChicagoans\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eREAD MORE ABOUT SIMON AND HIS CREW: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSimon B. Rhymin' Takes a Stand\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSimon B. Rhymin' Gets in the Game\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDwayne Reed\u003c\/b\u003e is America's favorite rapping teacher from Chicago and the author of the Simon B. Rhymin' series. He is known for his viral music videos and hit songs, \"Welcome to the 4th Grade\" and \"Welcome to Kindergarten.\" When he's not writing, rapping, or teaching, Dwayne can be found presenting at educator conferences across the US, or loving on his beautiful wife, Simoné, and their children, Chase and Cambridge. He invites you to follow him on social media @TeachMrReed.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50614253125906,"sku":"9780316538978","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d3026f71-f53f-46b3-9265-c1e00edbe2be.jpg?v=1732436039","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/simon-b-rhymin-9780316538978","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}