Let Me Hear a Rhyme

Exceptional storytelling, well-crafted, true-to-life dialogue, and the richly drawn Brooklyn landscape will draw readers into this fast-paced blend of mystery, budding romance, and social commentary...Thoroughly engrossing and as infectious as Stephs lyrics. Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Jackson repeatedly proves that she is a titan among her peers, and her latest novel is no exception... Jackson weaves the three points of view together seamlessly, creating richly drawn and authentically real teen characters. ALA Booklist (starred review) Deftly chronicles the timely story of bold young talent gone too soon... Jackson scores a bulls-eye with her passionate homage to black city life in the late 90s, yet its her earnest takes on creativity, love, and loss that are timeless. Publishers Weekly (starred review) This YA novel harmonizes music and prose to create a certified literary banger. Shelf Awareness (starred review) Readers will feel connected to these teens love of hip-hop, their loyalty to each other and their love for their community... offers moving portraits of young people... an engaging ode to 90s hip-hop and to love in many forms. BookPage (starred review) With thoughtful attention to detail, Jackson offers a believable cast of Black teens immersed in a particularly rich hip-hop moment. The combination of lyricism and narrative realism is an effective mode of representing a particular sort of adolescence against the backdrops of New York City and rap music. Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books Jackson presents a fast-moving, heart-pounding homage to nineties hip-hop, Brooklyn, and the power of music, love, and friendship. Readers are transported to a time when DJs and MCs rocked the parties and when word-of-mouth could make you a star. The Horn Book A thrilling, heart-rending, unforgettable novel. Buffalo News PRAISE FOR MONDAYS NOT COMING: A mesmerizing, punch-in-the-gut story about the power of friendship and the horrors hiding right in front of us. Laurie Halse Anderson, author of Speak and Chains This thought-provoking thriller examines issues such as abuse, gentrification, and the marginalization of people of color with nuance and sensitivity. The narrative deftly moves back and forth between past and present, building to a devastating conclusion. A spellbinding, profoundly moving choice for YA collections. School Library Journal (starred review) Jacksons sophomore novel features another ripped-from-the-headlines premise that will keep readers guessing through the final pages. Jacksons characters and their heart-wrenching story linger long after the final page, urging readers to advocate for those who are disenfranchised and forgotten by society and the system. Publishers Weekly (starred review) Jackson effortlessly weaves elements of suspense with issues of race, class, and gender, casting a harsh light on a world that often refuses to notice the disappearances of black and brown girls. The twist at the end is both gaspworthy and heartbreaking. Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books (starred review) Jackson doesnt hold anything back when it comes to the pain of abuse and the ramifications of turning a blind eye. Its a frank, devastating read filled with real and flawed characters, and its a story that needs to be read. Booklist The draw of this novel, which was inspired by actual events, lies in its interwoven themes of the effects of gentrification, especially on black residents whose connections, culture, and community become afterthoughts in the face of capitalism. A tragic and heartbreaking tale of love, loss, grief, growth, and perseverance. Kirkus Reviews PRAISE FOR ALLEGEDLY: With remarkable skill, Jackson offers an unflinching portrayal of the raw socia

Tiffany D. Jackson is the New York Times bestselling author of Allegedly, Monday's Not Coming, Let Me Hear a Rhyme, Grown, White Smoke, The Weight of Blood, and coauthor of Blackout and Whiteout. A Walter Dean Myers Honor Book and Coretta Scott KingJohn Steptoe New Talent Award winner, she received her bachelor of arts in film from Howard University, earned her master of arts in media studies from the New School, and has over a decade of TV and film experience. The Brooklyn native still resides in the borough she loves. You can visit her at www.writeinbk.com.