Welcome to the cypher

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