Simon B. Rhymin'. Takes a stand

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Title:

Simon B. Rhymin'. Takes a stand

Author:

Reed, Dwayne, author.

Holi, Ellien, author.

Paul, Robert, Jr., illustrator.

Series:

Simon B. Rhymin' ;

Series Number:

Summary:

"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?" -- Amazon.com.

Audience:

Ages 8-12. Little, Brown and Company.

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

233 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Genre:

Humorous fiction.

Subject Term:

Social action -- Juvenile fiction.

Rap (Music) -- Juvenile fiction.

African Americans -- Juvenile fiction.

Educational equalization -- Juvenile fiction.

Author(s):

Holi, Ellien,

Paul, Robert, Jr.,

Publisher:

Little, Brown and Company,

Publication Date:

2022

ISBN:

9780316539012

Publication Information:

New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2022.

Call Number:

J REED

Holds: Copies:

Available:*

Item Barcode	Collection	Call Number	Status	Item Holds
33607003594911	Juvenile Fiction	REED	Searching... Unknown	Searching... Unavailable

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Summary

This humorous and heartwarming sequel to Simon B. Rhymin' , by America's favorite rapping teacher from Chicago, 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.

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?

READ MORE ABOUT SIMON AND HIS CREW:

Simon B. Rhymin'

Simon B. Rhymin' Gets in the Game

Author Notes

Dwayne Reed is America's favorite rapping teacher from Chicago and the author of the Simon B. Rhymin' series. He is known for his viral music videos and hit songs, "Welcome to the 4th Grade" and "Welcome to Kindergarten." When he's not writing, rapping, or teaching, Dwayne can be found presenting at educator conferences across the US, or loving on his beautiful wife, Simoné, and their children, Chase and Cambridge. He invites you to follow him on Twitter and Instagram @TeachMrReed.