Rap It Up! - Hardcover
by Carole Boston Weatherford (Author), Jeffery Boston Weatherford (Author), Ernel Martinez (Illustrator)
★"This cheery picture book is a knockout, delightful on many levels...The ultimate message--put in the work, because "The words you write are worth it"--comes through and will hopefully inspire aspiring rap artists." --Booklist, starred review
Aspiring young rappers will delight in this infectious, read-aloud introduction to the poetry and craft of rap.
Author Biography
Carole Boston Weatherford is the award-winning author of more than 50 books of poetry, nonfiction, and children's literature. She is the recipient of a Newbery Honor, Coretta Scott King Author Honor, two NAACP Image Awards, a WNDB Walter Award, and numerous other accolades. She resides in North Carolina where she teaches at Fayetteville State University. cbweatherford.com
Jeffery Boston Weatherford is an award-winning children's book illustrator, spoken word poet/performer, digital designer, and born doodler. @triiibechief Ernel Martinez was born in Belize and raised in Los Angeles and Detroit. His introduction to art was through theunderground world of graffiti. He enjoys creatively finding ways to give underserved communities the tools to tell their stories through art making. @art_by_ernel