Simon B. Rhymin Takes a Stand, Dwayne Reed
Simon B. Rhymin Takes a Stand, Dwayne Reed
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Simon B. Rhymin' Takes a Stand

Author: Dwayne Reed

Narrator: Dwayne Reed

Unabridged: 3 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/05/2022

Synopsis

This humorous and heartwarming sequel to Simon B. Rhymin' follows a young rapper navigating the inequality and injustice within his school and community.Eleven-year-old Simon and his friends are disappointed with the lack of funding at Booker T. Washington School—there’s no AC, only one space for school activities, and the money for extracurricular programs is getting cut.

Desperate to save Maria’s beloved debate team, the crew start a petition to grab the attention of the local community and show they deserve to have the same opportunities as everyone else.

But when news of the petition reaches the school board, Simon must face his fears once again. Can he use his rhymes to take a stand and prove that he, Maria, and C.J. can make a difference in their hood?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Peggy on November 10, 2022

Fantastic book! I would love to see this book be a part of every middle school curriculum.......more

Goodreads review by Amy on April 17, 2022

This was my second Simon B Rhymin and I’ll be looking for the next. Simon and his friends attend Booker T. school in Chicago. While Mr. James, their teacher is sharing informations with them about other injustices-Breonna Taylor, Colin Kaepernick, and others, an injustice closer to home is on the ki......more

Goodreads review by Jennybeast on August 12, 2021

Feels like a very authentic inner-city kid's voice, and Simon and friends are taking on the school board, collecting signatures to try and get the funds for after school clubs restored. He makes some mistakes and has some moments of glory, sharing his rapping talent. Advanced Reader's Copy provided......more

Goodreads review by MeganRuth on June 24, 2023

3.5 stars. I loved the first Simon B Rhymin, and tho I liked parts this wasn’t as good. I felt the rhymes weren’t as seamlessly part of the book; they were longer rhymes at the end of chapters often. I felt the first book was a bit more creative and included shorter rhymes throughout the story. Stil......more

Goodreads review by Crystal on January 24, 2023

This was a great book to read aloud to my class with the rhymes and showing how you can take a stand when something isn't right. We loved the poems and the emotion in the writing. This book was a little hard to get into and stay in as at times it was a bit slow. Still a great fun and easy read aloud......more

Quotes

"Readers encounter Simon’s infectious personality, lively raps, warm, loving family, and collection of loyal friends….A timely tale that successfully blends the challenges of urban communities with hope and optimism."—Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Simon B. Rhymin'
“Upbeat and heartfelt, Simon B. Rhymin' is a sure-fire hit!”—Lincoln Peirce, New York Times bestselling creator of Big Nate and Max & the Midknights

"I love Simon. I love his heart, his rhythm and rhyme. We've been needing his voice for a long, long time."—Liesl Shurtliff, New York Times bestselling author of Rump

"An authentic voice, strong friendships and loads of laughs make rhymin’ Simon a winner."—Tom Watson, author of Stick Dog

*“Reed writes his characters with compassionate and keen insight, effectively conveying the transformative power of art, storytelling, and community.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

"A heartwarming tale that combines Black boy joy with community connection."
 —Kirkus Reviews

"Dwayne Reed has succeeded in writing a story about a boy who is enjoying his life, exploring this theme without overtly coming across as teaching a lesson to readers."—School Library Connection

“This uplifting, realistic story of a young Black boy lyricist is a strong addition to any library collection.”—School Library Journal

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