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Welcome to the Cypher

By: Khodi Dill, Andrew Craig
Narrated by: Khodi Dill
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Publisher's summary

WELCOME TO THE CYPHER is a delight to read—a story that will move every part of you to a wild and wonderful beat.”—Jael Richardson, Author and Executive Director, The Festival of Literary Diversity

"WELCOME TO THE CYPHER is a beautiful, rhythmic exploration of the joy of language and self-expression. Our whole family loved how the bright illustrations and the bold words pulled us through this gorgeous book …We're HUGE fans!"—Bestselling authors, Alice Kuipers (the Polly Diamond series) & Yann Martel (Life of Pi)

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 gain self-confidence and a sense of freedom in this wonderful debut that is perfect for playing aloud.

©2021 Khodi Dill (P)2022 Annick Press

Critic reviews

“A fun read-aloud and a safe introduction to hip-hop as a pathway to healthy child development.”—Kirkus Reviews, 07/27/21

Welcome to the Cypher is a beautiful, rhythmic exploration of the joy of language and self-expression. Our whole family loved how the bright illustrations and the bold words pulled us through this gorgeous book into a space where we all felt like making our own creations. Drawings, poetry, and fun came to life in our household inspired by the vivid expression of this wonderful book. We're HUGE fans!”—bestselling authors, Alice Kuipers (the Polly Diamond series) & Yann Martel (Life of Pi)

“WELCOME TO THE CYPHER is a delight to read—a story that will move every part of you to a wild and wonderful beat.”—Jael Richardson, Author and Executive Director, The Festival of Literary Diversity, 09/21

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