Books About Djing

The Best Djing Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about djing? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

When the Beat Was Born
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Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2013

When the Beat Was Born

By Laban Carrick Hill, Theodore Taylor III (Illustrator)

Discover how DJ Kool Herc's beats transformed music and culture forever.

Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award (2014)
32 pages· 1,085 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,630 ratings
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Summary: In 1973, Clive Campbell, known as DJ Kool Herc, revolutionized music at a Bronx party. His innovative style extended musical breaks, sparking a dance movement that united rival gangs. From his Jamaican roots to his Bronx youth, Kool Herc's story reveals the birth of a genre that reshaped global culture. How did one DJ's creativity ignite a worldwide phenomenon?
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