Let Me Hear a Rhyme

In this striking new novel by the critically acclaimed author of Allegedly and Monday's Not Coming, Tiffany D. Jackson tells the story of three Brooklyn teens who plot to turn their murdered friend into a major rap star by pretending he's still alive.

Brooklyn, 1998. Biggie Smalls was right: Things done changed. But that doesn't mean that Quadir and Jarrell are cool letting their best friend Steph's music lie forgotten under his bed after he's murdered--not when his rhymes could turn any Bed Stuy corner into a party.

With the help of Steph's younger sister Jasmine, they come up with a plan to promote Steph's music under a new rap name: the Architect. Soon, everyone wants a piece of him. When his demo catches the attention of a hotheaded music label rep, the trio must prove Steph's talent from beyond the grave.

As the pressure of keeping their secret grows, Quadir, Jarrell, and Jasmine are forced to confront the truth about what happened to Steph. Only, each has something to hide. And with everything riding on Steph's fame, they need to decide what they stand for or lose all that they've worked so hard to hold on to--including each other.

--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Published: 05/21/2019
ISBN: 9780062840325
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.80w x 1.30d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2019 pg. 144
Publishers Weekly 04/01/2019
Booklist 04/01/2019 pg. 65
School Library Journal 05/01/2019 pg. 104
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2019
Shelf Awareness 06/11/2019
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2019 pg. 130
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2019 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 505237 / Let Me Hear a Rhyme
Reading Level: 4 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 11