The Hula Hoopin Queen read by Oprah Winfrey
The HulaHoopin Queen read by Oprah Winfrey, written by Thelma Lynne Godin and illustrated by Vanessa BrantleyNewton. Kameeka is confident that today she will finally beat her rival, Jamara, and become the HulaHoopin Queen of 139th Street. But then Mama reminds her that today is their neighbor Miz Adelines birthday, and Kameeka has a ton of chores to do to get ready for the party they are hosting. Kameekas disappointed to be stuck at home and can only think about the hoopin competition. Distracted, Kameeka accidentally ruins Miz Adelines birthday cake, and has to confess to her that there wont be a cake for her special day. But then Miz Adelines confesses something too: shes also got the itchthe hulahoopin itch Her fingers start snappin. Her hips start swingin. Soon everyones hips are swinging as the party spills out onto the street. The whole neighborhoods got the itchthe hulahoopin itch With vibrant illustrations by Vanessa BrantleyNewton, The HulaHoopin Queen is a charming celebr
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