★ “A poignant collection of stunning short stories by Black, rock star authors” (Booklist (starred review))★ “A breath of fresh air…nuanced and necessary.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))Praise for AMERICAN STREET: “Mixing gritty street life with the tenderness of first love, Haitian Vodou, and family bonds, the book is at once chilling, evocative, and reaffirming.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))Praise for AMERICAN STREET: “Filling her pages with magic, humanity, tragedy, and hope, Zoboi builds up, takes apart, and then rebuilds an unforgettable story. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. VERDICT A great volume for all libraries serving young adults.-Desiree Thomas, Worthington Library, OHα(c) Copyright 2011. The entries offer a rich tableau of the black teen diaspora in an accessible way.
The teens in these tales are dealing with mental health issues, complicated family dynamics, sexuality and gender constraints, and being part of a marginalized group.
This collection presents the beauty of black humanity in all its many forms. A group of young black boys dream up food creations heavily influenced by the flavors of other cultures in "The Ingredients" by Jason Reynolds. Two girls take the peer pressure of naked selfies and turn it on its head in "Girl, Stop Playing" by Liara Tamani. In Leah Henderson's "Warning: Color May Fade," a prep school girl examines the cost of being and remaining invisible in a world carefully crafted to exclude her. Each entry is deftly woven and full of such complex humanity that teens will identify with and see some of their own struggles in these characters. Gr 9 Up-A compilation of short stories that offers unique perspectives on what it means to be young and black in America today.
Title: Black Enough Pdf Stories of Being Young & Black in America
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