All Good in the Hood

by Dwayne Reed (Author) Gladys Jose (Illustrator)

All Good in the Hood
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

This bounce-to-the-beat picture book by America's favorite rapping teacher from Chicago is a tribute to the sights and sounds of a city neighborhood and the special bond between brothers as they help each other overcome their fears.

Today is June 19th, Juneteenth's what they say and for my family, it's a very special day. But sometimes the hood feels scary when we're walking around. I wish I could stay home where it's safe and sound. Where the dogs aren't BARKING, and the cars aren't HONKING, and the streetlights aren't FLICKERING. But when Big Bro tells me it will all be okay, I know the noises can't hurt me and ruin my day.

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Publishers Weekly

Reed's conversational rhymes and Jose's cartoon-style digital illustrations capture the celebratory air of the family's local Juneteenth festivities, the heightened state of the main character's emotions, and the bolstering support that a close family relationship can bring.

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Dwayne Reed
Dwayne Reed is America's favorite rapping teacher from Chicago and the author of the Simon B. Rhymin' series. He is known for his viral music videos and hit songs, "Welcome to the 4th Grade" and "Welcome to Kindergarten." When he's not writing, rapping, or teaching, Dwayne can be found presenting at educator conferences across the US, or loving on his beautiful wife, Simoné, and their children, Chase and Cambridge. He invites you to follow him on Twitter and Instagram @TeachMrReed.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780316461986
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date
May 23, 2023
Series
-
BISAC categories
JUV011010 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
JUV023000 - Juvenile Fiction | Lifestyles | City & Town Life
JUV013070 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Siblings
JUV016200 - Juvenile Fiction | Historical | United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877)
JUV017000 - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | General
Library of Congress categories
African Americans
Stories in rhyme
Brothers
Fear
Neighborhoods
Juneteenth

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