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Breaking to the Beat!

Linda J. Acevedo

Illustrator: Frank Morrison

Ages: 6+

Published: 2023

Publisher: Lee & Low Books

ISBN: 978-1-64379-639-0

Keywords: Dance, Puerto Rican, Borinquén, Latinx culture

Determination and passion permeate the history of hip-hop, which was conceived in the Bronx and then became a nationwide phenomenon. Persistence bred success. Bold, acrylic illustrations. Extensive back matter.