Hip Hop Speaks to Children - (Poetry Speaks Experience) by Nikki Giovanni (Mixed Media Product)

About the Book

With contributions by such artists as Nikki Giovanni, Queen Latifah, and the Sugarhill Gang, this work is a celebration of poetry with a beat. "Hip Hop Speaks to Children" is meant to be the beginning of a journey of discovery. Includes an audio CD. Full color.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"The beats would make any kid want to get up and dance, and I think the idea of incorporating music with the poetry will keep kids interested." -- Savvy Verse & Wit

"The variety of poetic forms and performance styles...makes this collection an excellent source of material not found together elsewhere." -- Kirkus Reviews

"With appeal for preliterate children, their great grandparents, and every generation between, this will be fun for families to share as they get their groove on. " -- Booklist

About the Author

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.