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New York Hustle: Live from the Bronx
Paperback
Series: The Hustle Series: Entrepreneurship Chapter Books for Kids Ages 9-12
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 1 2025
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.19 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Big beats sometimes start quietly.
Twelve-year-old Malik Jacobs isn't trying to be famous. He just wants to figure out his sound. In a Bronx bedroom filled with wires and dreams, he mixes beats on borrowed gear and livestreams under the name DJ Malik on the Beat.What starts as a quiet passion turns into something more-birthday gigs, block parties, pop-up shows. With each set, Malik begins to see what Basement Beats could be: a youth-powered platform built in the Bronx and streamed to the world.
But as the spotlight grows, so does the pressure-critics, cancellations, and moments of doubt that shake his confidence. Now Malik must decide: Will he stay true to his rhythm-or let others remix his voice?
New York Hustle is a story full of beats, boroughs, vision, and voice-perfect for fans of New Kid, The First Rule of Punk, and Miles Morales: Shock Waves. Set in the heart of New York City, this illustrated middle grade novel celebrates creative courage, community roots, and finding your flow one track at a time.
New York Hustle is the fourth book in a new series spotlighting kids with bold voices from cities across the country. Each book follows a different character-until their stories start to weave together in unexpected and inspiring ways.
Age Level: 9-12
Grade Level: 4-7
Perfect for: Kids who love DJing, livestreaming, building creative brands, or stories about turning bedroom dreams into real-world impact.
What readers will discover:
Themes of self-expression, resilience, entrepreneurship, and cultural pride make New York Hustle a powerful read for classrooms and book clubs-or any reader ready to turn up the volume on their own voice.
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