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Feb. 8th on the 48th Annual Grammy Awards His Album BE is Nominated for 4 Grammys, including Best Rap Album
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The Mirror and Me By Common
Illustrated by Lorraine West
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Paperback | ISBN: 0-97686740-0
Summary
Karé is a young South African Boy who is trying to adjust to a new school in New York City. When his schoolmates tease him because he's different, Karé attempts to change himself in order to fit in. After struggling with peer pressure, Karé finally realizes that in order to earn the respect of his friends, he must love and accept himself first.
About the Author
Common is Grammy award-winning artist widely recognized as one of the most gifted lyricists in hip hop. The critical success of his debut album, Can I Borrow a Dollar? (Relativity) established him as one of the leading voices of "conscious rap" music. With the breakthrough success of his recording, Like Water for Chocolate (MCA) and the hit singles. "The Light" and "Love of My Life", Common has achieved international acclaim and a devote fan base. His latest endeavor, BE, was released Spring 2005. Common is the Founder and President of the Common Ground Foundation which provides support to children with AIDS worldwide; the foundation is also dedicated to students pursuing careers in the Arts. As a spokesperson for Viacom and the Kaiser Family Foundation, Common's voice has reached millions in the fight against AIDS with the "Knowing is Beautiful" and "The Know is Spreading" ad campaigns. As one of the most respected emcees in hip hop history, Common encourages youth of all ages, not only to respect a foundation of hip hop, poetry/spoken word, but also to strengthen their power through reading. Common hopes his books will inspire children to think, write, and own their own voice. Common is a native of Chicago's South Side.
Lorraine West received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a focus in illustration. West has a passion for finding unique ways to express intense human emotions. She is a painter, sculptor, and jewelry designer devoted to expressing truth, vision, and beauty through various mediums. She practices holistic living and can be found working in her Brooklyn studio.
Common is Grammy award-winning artist widely recognized as one of the most gifted lyricists in hip hop. The critical success of his debut album, Can I Borrow a Dollar? (Relativity) established him as one of the leading voices of "conscious rap" music. With the breakthrough success of his recording, Like Water for Chocolate (MCA) and the hit singles. "The Light" and "Love of My Life", Common has achieved international acclaim and a devote fan base. His latest endeavor, BE, was released Spring 2005. Common is the Founder and President of the Common Ground Foundation which provides support to children with AIDS worldwide; the foundation is also dedicated to students pursuing careers in the Arts. As a spokesperson for Viacom and the Kaiser Family Foundation, Common's voice has reached millions in the fight against AIDS with the "Knowing is Beautiful" and "The Know is Spreading" ad campaigns. As one of the most respected emcees in hip hop history, Common encourages youth of all ages, not only to respect a foundation of hip hop, poetry/spoken word, but also to strengthen their power through reading. Common hopes his books will inspire children to think, write, and own their own voice. Common is a native of Chicago's South Side.