115 pages • 3 hours read
Jeff ChangCan't Stop Won't Stop (Young Adult Edition): A Hip-Hop History
Nonfiction | Book | YA | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Can't Stop Won't Stop (Young Adult Edition) by Jeff Chang and David “Davey D” Cook chronicles the history and evolution of hip-hop culture through four major transformative periods, starting with its emergence in the Bronx during the late 1960s, its global spread in the 1980s, its establishment as a dominant genre through the 1990s amid significant social issues, and its continued influence in the digital age through 2020. The book contains discussions of police brutality, gang violence, and systemic inequality.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Jeff Chang's Can't Stop Won't Stop (Young Adult Edition) has been praised for its engaging and educational exploration of hip-hop culture and its socio-political impact. While some readers appreciate its accessible prose and timely subject matter, others note that it occasionally oversimplifies complex issues. Overall, it's a valuable resource for young readers interested in history and music.
Who Should Read Can't Stop Won't Stop (Young Adult Edition)?
Readers who are passionate about social justice, hip-hop culture, and history will enjoy Can't Stop Won't Stop (Young Adult Edition) by Jeff Chang. Similar to fans of The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas or Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi, these readers seek engaging, educational narratives that challenge societal norms.
RecommendedReading Age
12-18yearsBook Details
Arts / Culture
Race / Racism
History: U.S.
Identity: Race
Values/Ideas: Music
Society: Community