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

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?

Author: Dwayne Reed
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 04/05/2022
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 7.80h x 5.20w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9780316539012
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2022
Booklist 04/15/2022 pg. 56
School Library Journal 04/29/2022 pg. 1