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Books by Laban Carrick Hill | Wonderlit

Books by Laban Carrick Hill

4 books · Ages 6–18

Laban Carrick Hill writes middle grade and young adult for ages 6–18, exploring themes of self-confidence & identity, african american heritage, art & creativity.

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave

Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave

Laban Carrick Hill

For the child who needs to see how creativity can flourish even in the hardest circumstances, this poetic story celebrat

Cover of When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop

When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop

Laban Carrick Hill

For the child who loves to dance or create, this story shows how one person's innovative idea at a neighborhood party sp

By Age Range

Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave

When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop

Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave

When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop

Harlem Stomp!: A Cultural History of the Harlem Renaissance

America Dreaming: How Youth Changed America in the Sixties

Common Themes

Self-Confidence & Identity African American Heritage Art & Creativity History Creativity & Imagination Justice & Fairness Pride & Accomplishment Music

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