Simon B. Rhymin' Takes a Stand
Published on 7. March 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-316-53899-2 (ISBN)
Description
This humorous and heartwarming sequel to Simon B. Rhymin' follows a young rapper navigating the inequality and injustice within his school and community.
Eleven-year-old Simon and his friends are disappointed with the lack of funding at Booker T. Washington School—there’s no AC, only one space for school activities, and the money for extracurricular programs is getting cut.
Eleven-year-old Simon and his friends are disappointed with the lack of funding at Booker T. Washington School—there’s no AC, only one space for school activities, and the money for extracurricular programs is getting cut.
Desperate to save Maria’s beloved debate team, the crew start a petition to grab the attention of the local community and show they deserve to have the same opportunities as everyone else.
But when news of the petition reaches the school board, Simon must face his fears once again. Can he use his rhymes to take a stand and prove that he, Maria, and C.J. can make a difference in their hood?
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Second Grade, Reading Age: From 8 to 12 years, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 192 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
200 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-316-53899-2 (9780316538992)
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Person
Dwayne Reed is America's favorite rapping teacher from Chicago and the author of Simon B. Rhymin'. In 2016, the music video for his hit song, "Welcome to the 4th Grade," went viral and has since been viewed nearly two million times on YouTube. When he's not writing, rapping, or teaching, Dwayne can be found presenting at educator conferences across the U.S., or loving on his beautiful wife, Simoné, and their son, Chase.