In 9 stories and 15 poems, Sharon G. Flake provides insight into the minds of a diverse group adolescent African American males.
here’s Tow-Kaye, getting married at age 16 to love of his life, who’s pregnant. He knows it’s the right thing to do, but he’s scared to death. James writes in his diary about his twin brother’s terrible secret, which threatens to pull James down, too. Tyler explains what it’s like to be a player with the ladies. In a letter to his uncle, La’Ron confesses that he’s infected with HIV. Eric takes us on a tour of North Philly on the Fourth of July, when the heat could make a guy go crazy. Still, he loves his hood. These and other unforgettable characters come to life in this collection of urban male voices. Sharon’s G. Flake’s talent for telling it like it is will leave readers thinking differently, feeling deeply, and definitely wanting more.Author: Sharon G. Flake
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 12/04/2018
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.5lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.60w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781368019453
Language: English
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