I Am DJ Michelle

How a Nine-Year-Old DJ Became a Global Phenomenon

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Pub Date 11 Apr 2023 | Archive Date 25 Apr 2023

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For young readers inspired by bestselling autobiographies such as Essentially Charli and Reach for the Skai comes the extraordinary true story of how a ten-year-old DJ from Dubai became an international superstar, as told in her own words—with some help from her “Momager”—with a foreword by Wyclef Jean.

Dubai wunderkind Michelle Rasul was only a toddler when she first got behind the turntables. By the time she entered the 2021 DMC Global DJing Championship, she was on her way to becoming an international celebrity. Her inspiring autobiography is a testament to passion, talent, family, love, and perseverance—and above all, a celebration of Girl Power with some scratching and a beat.

Award-winning children’s author Rabiah York takes the reader through DJ Michelle’s extraordinary life in a rollicking, intimate narrative driven by Michelle’s own words—joined by the star’s mother, Saida Rasul. (Or “Momager,” as the family prefers.) In conversation, mother and daughter open up not only about the magic of music in their lives, but about the discipline it takes to journey from precocious youngster to professional scratch DJ. For all of Michelle’s positivity, she is unflinchingly honest about the obstacles she has had to overcome to achieve such astonishing success at such a young age.

The print edition is enhanced by colorful photographs and other fun multimedia inserts—including (but not limited to) crucial bits of DJ history; text messages from friends, fans, and celebrities; even a school assignment. The audio edition is enhanced by the author’s own mashups and scratching demonstrations.

For young readers inspired by bestselling autobiographies such as Essentially Charli and Reach for the Skai comes the extraordinary true story of how a ten-year-old DJ from Dubai became an...


A Note From the Publisher

Michelle Rasul—better known as DJ Michelle—is recognized as one of the world’s top professional scratch DJs. A child celebrity and social media phenomenon, she is one of the youngest turntablists ever to enter the DMC World Championship and the youngest finalist of the Goldie Awards 2021. Her message is always the same: It’s never too early and never too late to start following your dreams! Her goal is spreading the good vibes and making people happy. Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, her home is now in the skyscraper-filled city of Dubai. Find her on social media @iamdjmichelle.

Michelle Rasul—better known as DJ Michelle—is recognized as one of the world’s top professional scratch DJs. A child celebrity and social media phenomenon, she is one of the youngest turntablists...


Advance Praise

“DJ Michelle, you are amazing, mama … Keep rockin’!”

—Alicia Keys

“DJ Michelle really knows how to ‘show up’ and keeps me forever young!”

—Wyclef Jean

"Michelle is a born entertainer and skilled musician with the gifts that keep giving! It is a pleasure to watch this turntable angel grow and continually bless all our souls!”

—DJ Q*bert

“She has that fire that will make her one of the greats. The future of turntablism is in good hands with Michelle! Mad love and respect.”

—DJ Craze

"When people see Michelle play, they smile, they get in a good mood, they feel something contagious. Yes she also works hard and yes she has quickly mastered a lot of technique, but what I love the most is the way she makes people feel!”

—A-Trak

“Michelle grasps techniques and concepts that take the average adult years to master, and that alone is impressive. But what I appreciate most about this young DJ prodigy is that it’s fun for her. The fun aspect of this artform is what motivated pioneers like Grandmaster Flash and Grand Wizzard Theodore to scratch and juggle on turntables in the first place.”

—DJ Rob Swift a.k.a. Brolic Arm

“DJ Michelle, you are amazing, mama … Keep rockin’!”

—Alicia Keys

“DJ Michelle really knows how to ‘show up’ and keeps me forever young!”

—Wyclef Jean

"Michelle is a born entertainer and skilled musician...


Marketing Plan

Michelle Rasul is an international child star, with hundreds of thousands of fans

National publicity campaign, including national television, radio, and print interviews

Targeted outreach to music publications

Mailing to influencers on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube

National print and digital advertising

Showcase title at major bookseller and library trade shows

Official Instagram (130K+ followers): @iamdjmichelle

Official TikTok (215K+ followers): @iamdjmichelle    

Official Facebook (129k+ followers): @iamdjmichelle 

Michelle Rasul is an international child star, with hundreds of thousands of fans

National publicity campaign, including national television, radio, and print interviews

Targeted outreach to music...


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EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9798200832651
PRICE $19.99 (USD)
PAGES 158

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