Word Up! (Magazine). Issued Monthly. River Edge, NJ : Word Up! Publications. ISSN 1056-4691.
Summary
Word Up! is mostly photos of today's top hip hop and R & B artists including Nicki Minaj, Sean Kingston, and Drake. Whoever the magazine puts on the cover has a photo spread accompanied by an interview. It also includes reviews on music and movies catering to not only the African American teen, but any teen who loves hip hop music.
Critical Evaluation
A lot of parents are reluctant to accept hip hop as a viable form of music. Word Up! could possibly change that view. The artists in the magazine are usually outspoken musicians and actors that want to send positive messages to teens about accepting who they are and doing the best to succeed.
Reader's Annotation
Hip hop magazine for teens.
Genre
Magazine, African-American
Curriculum Ties
Music
Booktalking Ideas
1) Which African-American artists are most popular today?
2) Discuss the appeal of hip-hop and rap.
Reading Level/Interest Age
Ages 12+
Challenge Issues
N/A
Why Included in Titles Selected
I liked the idea of including a hip hop magazine.
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