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Simon B. Rhymin' Takes a Stand Audiobook
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This humorous and heartwarming sequel to Simon B. Rhymin' 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?
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“Dwayne Reed…outdoes himself introducing Simon Barnes, aka Notorious D.O.G…Simon has a song for everything…In addition to the inspiring story, Simon’s barks and quips at the ends of his songs add to the fun. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”
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“This uplifting, realistic story of a young Black boy lyricist is a strong addition to any library collection.”—School Library Journal
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Readers encounter Simon’s infectious personality, lively raps, warm, loving family, and collection of loyal friends….A timely tale that successfully blends the challenges of urban communities with hope and optimism.
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I love Simon. I love his heart, his rhythm and rhyme. We've been needing his voice for a long, long time.
— Liesl Shurtliff, New York Times bestselling author of Rump -
An authentic voice, strong friendships and loads of laughs make rhymin’ Simon a winner.
— Tom Watson, author of Stick Dog -
*“Reed writes his characters with compassionate and keen insight, effectively conveying the transformative power of art, storytelling, and community.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
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A heartwarming tale that combines Black boy joy with community connection." —Kirkus Reviews
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Dwayne Reed has succeeded in writing a story about a boy who is enjoying his life, exploring this theme without overtly coming across as teaching a lesson to readers.
— School Library Connection
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Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award
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About Dwayne Reed
Dwayne Reed is America’s favorite rapping teacher from Chicago. In 2016, the music video for his hit song, “Welcome to the 4th Grade,” went viral and has since been viewed nearly two million times on YouTube. When he is not writing, rapping, or teaching, he can be found presenting at educator conferences across the United States.