Hip Hop Speaks to Children: A Celebration of Poetry with a Beat [With CD (Audio)] - Hardcover

by Nikki Giovanni (Author), Alicia Vergel de Dios (Illustrator), Damian Ward (Illustrator)

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.

Author Biography

National Book Award nominee, Spoken Word Grammy nominee and New York Times best-selling author Nikki Giovanni leads an advisory board comprised of leading hip hop poet Willie Perdomo, Howard University professor Tony Medina, and music specialist Michele Scott.