Women in Hip-Hop
Queens of the Mic
From the Series Hip-Hop Culture
From record-breakers to activists, women rule the world of hip-hop.
Whether they are selling out stadiums, bringing awareness to hip-hop, or breaking ground in hip-hop, women have been vital in shaping the culture. They have won Grammys and other major awards, and they have produced hit singles and albums. Throughout their careers, women in hip-hop have also inspired and empowered other artists. Learn about some of the greatest past and present emcees such as Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Cardi B, and Latto.
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| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Genre | Social Studies |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction |
| Copyright | 2026 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Lerner Publications ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2025-08-01 |
| Text Type | Informational/Explanatory |
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| BISACS | JNF036060, JNF023000 |
| Dewey | 782.421649092/52 |
| Dimensions | 7 x 9 |
| Lexile | 1000 |
| Guided Reading Level | U |
| Features | Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Introductory note, Primary source quotations/images, Reviewed, Sidebars, Source notes, and Table of contents |
Author: Crown Shepherd
Crown Shepherd is a prolific author based in Minneapolis. She is a seasoned marketing manager at Wise Ink Creative Publishing, a dedicated owner and bookseller at Liberate Your BookShelf, and an unwavering advocate for reading. In addition to her literary pursuits, Crown Shepherd actively contributes to her community by serving on several non-profit boards in the Twin Cities. Her commitment to fostering positive change has not gone unnoticed, and she has been recognized as a publishing fellow for Wise Ink. Crown’s dedication to the arts and literature has also earned her accolades in the form of several prestigious Minnesota Art grants. These grants have allowed her to further her mission of promoting literacy and making a lasting impact on her community.
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