Dive into the dynamic world of rap as a powerful tool for youth empowerment with the acclaimed mother/son author duo, Carole Boston Weatherford and Jeffery Boston Weatherford. Discover how their newest picture book RAP IT UP! is transforming classrooms and empowering young voices worldwide.
Summary: In this rollicking episode, we sit down with Carole Boston Weatherford, recipient of the 2025 Children's Literature Legacy Award, and her son Jeffery Boston Weatherford to explore their groundbreaking collaboration, RAP IT UP!This project merges their love for hip hop with a mission to inspire and uplift young people through transformative workshops and educational initiatives. Jeffery shares his journey from college freestyle to becoming an author and workshop leader, using rap as a universal language to build confidence and creativity among youth. Together, Carole and Jeffery discuss the global impact of their work, their experiences in hip hop education, and their upcoming ventures, including an exciting trip to Singapore.
Chapters:
- (0:00:54) The Children's Literature Legacy Award: Carole's reaction to winning
- (0:01:56) Empowering Kids Through Hip Hop Learning: Carole and Jeffery Weatherford discuss their collaboration on RAP IT UP!, their journey into hip hop, and the transformative power of their workshops
- (0:09:56) Raising Kids Confidently With Rap: We explore rap as a form of communication rooted in historical slang, its educational value, and its ability to transform classrooms
- (0:13:55) - RAP IT UP! Rapped by Jeffery
- (0:22:26) - Upcoming Projects
Links:
- Listen to Carole and Jeffery talk about Kin on the Adventures in Learning Podcast
- Carole Boston Weatherford's Official Website
- Purchase RAP IT UP!
- Explore Carole Boston Weatherford and Jeffery Boston Weatherford's other books
- Follow Carole on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
- Follow Jeffery on Instagram
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