WORDS BEN DETRICK **THIS STORY ORIGINALLY APPEARS IN THE MAY 2011 ISSUE OF XXL ON SALE NOW** Once a cherished part of a rapper’s arsenal, the rhyme book has been gradually sliding toward ...

For many rappers who came of age during the 1980s, having a well-stocked rhyme book was an indication of an artist who took his or her craft seriously.

Several new children's books celebrate Father's Day with heartwarming themes of love & appreciation. The Juneteenth Alphabet ...

Rhyme thrives at both poles of literature. It is the material of a greeting card—“Roses are red / Violets are blue / Sugar is sweet / And so are you”—and the high-tragic language of Racine.

According to Penguin Random House, the book’s publisher, The Rhyme of Time follows the life of Rahim Reynolds, a 7th-grader who enjoys experimenting with gadgets made by his friend, Kasia.

Children’s Books: Rhyme, Meter and Pictures. Nothing prevents us from reading poetry with our children year-round, but designating April as ‘poetry month’ provides a welcome excuse. By .