My name is William Mackson, author of The story of THE HIP HOP CATZ & THE K-9 Crew.  The reason for writing my book is to try to address the illiteracy problem in urban areas.  "Mic Check 1, 2, 1, 2" is a famous phrase used to test the sound system or the functioning of a microphone.  It’s also a popular term used by the original DJ’s and MC’s of Hip Hop.  I started off my letter in this way to show you the fun way Hip Hop can be used in literature.   

Imagine using the rap lyrics in a book with illustrations Hip Hop images! How often do you think kids from urban areas would pick up books with rap lyrics from artists they enjoy listening to?

Illiteracy problems exist in most urban areas and Hip Hop is most popular in urban communities, so my book would relate to those communities more. This is not to say that the larger community would not relate to the book.  But, urban youth, at a young age seem to be able memorize some of the most difficult and outrageous lyrics from these raps but seem to struggle when it comes to reading. I believe this kind of book can be beneficial and popular with the new young Hip Hop reading generation. 

The Story of THE HIP HOP CATZ & THE K-9 CREW and the characters are universal to all young readers.

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