Lively and colorful with a read-aloud beat, this picture book celebrates the rich culture of the Boogie Down Bronx, inviting readers to an epic block party!

Illustrated by Frank Morrison | In the 1970s Bronx, Manolo, a shy Puerto Rican boy, overcomes his fears and insecurities to become part of a new innovative dance style called breaking.

Illustrated by Parker-Nia Gordon | Karma and her daddy love to make music together as a team. But when Karma must write a rap for her daddy's birthday all on her own, she can't seem to get it right.

Illustrated by Tristan Tait | Darryl loves writing and wants to share his talents, but he’s shy—and the kids who make fun of his glasses only make things worse. Will the school talent show be his chance to shine? This is a story about finding confidence, facing bullies, and celebrating yourself.

Celebrate poetry with a beat in this collection of more than 50 poems by artists from Queen Latifah to Langston Hughes.

Illustrated by Michael "Kaves" McLeer | Take a wondrous alphabetical journey through the glorious history of hip-hop in this kid-friendly introduction to the music that defined a generation.

Illustrated by Brian Pinkney | Groove through nighttime routines with Lollipop as she brushes her teeth to the beat, shimmies into PJs, and dances into dreamland. A playful bedtime read-aloud that perfectly captures the joy of music, movement, and family.

In 1980s Brooklyn, new student JJ Pankowski, an autistic, punk-rock-lover, and Pie Velez, an Afro-Latinx math geek and graffiti artist, forge a friendship through their shared love of music.

Illustrated by Amy Martin | Young readers will learn about the different styles, sounds, and moods of music in this pitch-perfect board book that transforms music into a visual experience.

Javaka Steptoe's vivid text and bold artwork echo Basquiat's own as he introduces young readers to the powerful message that art doesn't always have to be neat or clean—and definitely not inside the lines—to be beautiful.

After accidentally traveling back in time and rewriting the future, 12-year-old best friends Rahim and Kasia must work together to restore their timeline.

Illustrated by Frank Morrison | Introduces young music enthusiasts to the evolution of rap music from the folktales, spirituals, art, and poetry of Black culture, exploring through vibrant illustrations and rhythmic text how hip-hop has become a universal language.

Teenager DJ Wax is transported from 1980s Brooklyn to the robot-filled world of Discopia where he has to compete against the Five Deadly Dangers in a sound-bending martial arts contest that will determine the fate of the Earth.

Simon Barnes is a talented fifth-grader who dreams of becoming a world-famous rapper—despite his shyness and stage fright. Will Simon overcome his fears and build self-confidence?

Illustrated by Awuradwoa Afful | Starting with beatboxes and fingersnaps, an exuberant narrator introduces kids in his community to the powerful possibilities of rap.

Illustrated by Theodore Taylor III | Learn about the pioneering DJ Clive Campbell, better known as DJ Kool Herc, and how he devised new ways of playing music between dance songs, his youth in 1970s Jamaica and the Bronx, and more.