Welcome to the Cypher

By Khodi Dill

Words burn bright in this joyful celebration of rap, creativity, and self-expression.

"Welcome to the cypher

Now huddle up nice and snug.

You feel that circle around you?

Well, that's a hip hop hug "

Starting with beatboxes and fingersnaps, an exuberant narrator introduces kids in his community to the powerful possibilities of rap, from turning "a simple phrase/into imagery that soars" to proclaiming, "this is a voice that represents me " As Khodi Dill's rhymes heat up, the diverse crew of kids--illustrated in Awuradwoa Afful's bold, energetic style--gain self-confidence and a sense of freedom in this wonderful picture book debut that is perfect for reading aloud.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1773215639
• ISBN13: 9781773215631
• Release Date: November 2021
• Publisher: Annick Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 10.3" x 9.7"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 2