Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).
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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.