Synopses & Reviews
Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume, witness the birth of hip-hop and learn how this musical genre became a cultural revolution.
From its humble origins at house parties in the Bronx, where DJs mixed old records to create new sounds, charismatic MCs let their clever lyrics flow, and B-boys and B-girls pioneered inventive dance moves, hip-hop quickly became a musical and cultural revolution.
In this volume of History Comics, we follow Aaliyah, a hip-hop superfan who is about to get a lesson in all things “old school” courtesy of her dad. The pair take a day trip to the Bronx, where Aaliyah discovers the many unsung
heroes who helped create the foundations of hip-hop. So get ready to drop the beat, bust a move, and get down with some fresh rap knowledge!
Review
"Definitely a 'go' for middle grade readers, artfully incorporating a solid payload of information within a well-developed frame story."—School Library Journal, starred review
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"Middle grade readers visiting any of the hundreds of national park sites will find their enjoyment and appreciation of the experience much enhanced by this graphic overview."—School Library Journal, starred review
About the Author
Jarrett Williams was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended the Savannah College of Art and Design and earned a BFA and an MFA in sequential art. In addition to his pro-wrestling adventure series Super Pro K.O.! from Oni Press, he’s worked on the Rick and Morty monthly comics and Rico Nasty: Nightmare Vacay from Z2 Comics. He loves classic Japanese role-playing games and anime and still draws his comics by hand. He is also the creator of Harper Sharp, a kid-detective graphic novel series published by Random House.