Hip-Hop City - Where Every Beat Tells A Story

Take a vibrant trip through the boroughs of rhythm with Hip Hop City, a children’s rhyme book that introduces young readers to the five core elements of hip hop:

• MCing
• DJing
• Breakdancing
• Graffiti art
• Beatboxing

Created by Bronx-born poet and educator Kim GoodLook Seabrook, this colorful and nostalgic journey captures the energy, style, and soul of hip hop’s early days—from boom boxes and breakdance crews to street art and block parties. With playful rhymes and dynamic illustrations, Hip Hop City is both a love letter to the past and a bridge to the future.

Ideal for classrooms, family reading, and budding young creatives, the book shows how hip hop began as more than just music—it was (and still is) a movement of expression, identity, and unity. Featuring original hand-drawn artwork by Frank Hart and other talented contributors, Hip Hop City celebrates the culture through an authentic lens while keeping it fun, bold, and educational.

Whether you’re introducing a new generation to the culture or reminiscing on your own childhood, Hip Hop City invites everyone to join the block party, where every beat tells a story.