When the Beat Was Born - (Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award for New Talent) by Laban Carrick Hill (Hardcover)

When the Beat Was Born is a captivating story of how DJ Kool Herc invented hip hop music in the South Bronx in 1973.

This book tells the tale of Clive Campbell, who spun records at a back-to-school party and created longer breaks for dancing by extending the musical interludes between verses.

Hill's descriptive writing is paired with Taylor's vibrant artwork, which captures the boundless energy of musical joy and the positive social force of hip-hop.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in learning about the origins of this iconic music genre.