Breakbeat poet Idris Goodwin and award-winning illustrator Kaylani Juanita collaborate on a whimsical, upbeat picture book about confidence and imagination that encourages kids to embrace their inner voice—however it comes out! Perfect for fans of Stacey Speaks Up, Jabari Jumps, and I Talk Like a River.

Everybody holding me must follow one essential rule . . .

DON'T DROP THE MIC!

Ced loves to hear the powerful rumble of sounds from his parent’s studio.

But his own voice never seems to come out right.

When it’s finally Ced’s turn to step to the mic—will he drop it or take hold of its true power?