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Author:

Apollo, 1980- author.

Title:

We grew here / Apollo Papafrangou.

Publisher:

Nomadic Press,

Copyright Date:

2021

Description:

204 pages ; 19 cm

Subject:

Greeks--Oakland--Oakland--History--Fiction.
Greek Americans--Oakland--Oakland--History--Fiction.
Communities--Oakland--Oakland--Fiction.
Communities.
Greek Americans.
Greeks.
Race relations.
Oakland (Calif.)--Race relations--Fiction.
California--Oakland.
Fictional Work
Fiction.
History.
Fiction.
Romans.

Contents:

Foreword / Jess Mowry -- Introduction / Apollo Papafrangou -- Kissing game -- Jumping acorn -- Heroes with gyros -- Joy-ride July -- Mati -- Shades of other -- Invisible friends -- After care -- High note -- Broken glass -- Nine-to-five -- We grew here -- Earth tones -- Sacrificial lamb -- Bounce house -- Town triumph

Summary:

"From the depths of Oakland's rocky soil, fertile ground once rich with soul and prowled by Panthers, comes this defiant mantra of rhyme and reason. In the interconnected stories comprising We grew here, one journey's through the deep-rooted, diverse communities of this colorful Bayside city of trendsetters and go-getters. Amid the timely battle for the Town's future, transplants and locals collide for a prime space to call home. The cunning guides on this adventure-from-the-headlines are childhood friends, and Oakland Greeks, Pete and Alex--hustling in pursuit of the artist's life. Rife with vibrant prose and dialogue true to the mystique of "Oakland cool," We grew here is a commending novel-in-stories from hometown author." -- Back cover

ISBN:

9781955239110
1955239118

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1288664601

LCCN:

2021945291

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)