New Castle County Libraries Readers’ Advisory - Summer 2023 Picks

Hip Hop & Other Tunes - A Special Edition of the Readers' Advisory Committee Staff Picks

Updated July 12, 2023
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Can't stop won't stop : a hip-hop history
Chang, Jeff
Paper Book
The American Book Award winner, now completely adapted for a young adult audience! From award-winning author Jeff Chang, Can't Stop Won't Stop is the story of hip-hop, a generation-defining movement and the music that transformed American politics and culture forever....
The come up : an oral history of the rise of hip-hop
Abrams, Jonathan P. D.
Paper Book
This is a must-read for any hip-hop fan ‒ the story of hip-hop from its origins half a century ago to its global domination, told through the words of the main players Jonathan Abrams interviewed over 300 people involved in hip-hop, to tell its sweeping story.
Major labels : a history of popular music in seven genres
Sanneh, Kelefa
Paper Book
A rigorous and celebratory journey through the history of pop music, from the former New York Times music critic.
On the come up
Thomas, Angie
Paper Book
* (Teen) Books for Social Justice & Activism Discussion Guide, featuring THE HATE U GIVE and ON THE COME UP (back page to feature 8 other upper MG/teen books, cross-publisher) * Extensive Advertising in School & Library media, including stand-alone announcement e-blast...

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