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Author:

Flake, Sharon.

Title:

Who am I without him? : short stories about girls and the boys in their lives / Sharon G. Flake.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publisher:

Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children,

Copyright Date:

c2004

Description:

168 p. ; 22 cm.

Subject:

Teenagers--Juvenile fiction.
Abused teenagers--Juvenile fiction.
Self-esteem in adolescence--Juvenile fiction.
Teenagers--Sexual behavior--Juvenile fiction.
Children's stories, American.
Short stories, American--Juvenile fiction.
Young adult fiction, American.
Juvenile materials.

Contents:

So I ain't no good girl -- Ugly one -- Wanted: a thug -- I know a stupid boy when I see one -- Mookie in love -- Don't be disrespecting me -- I like white boys -- Jacob's rules -- Hunting for boys -- Letter to my daughter.

Summary:

Short stories about teenage love and angst. Written in the vernacular of urban African-American teens, which Flake captures flawlessly, these 10 stories have universal themes and situations. Some are funny and uplifting; others, disturbing and sad. In "So I Ain't No Good Girl," a teen wants to be with a good-looking popular boy, so much so that she tolerates his disrespect and abuse. In "Wanted: A Thug," Melody writes to a columnist for advice on how to steal a friend's boyfriend, unaware that the friend is the columnist's younger sister. Two of the stories are told from a boy's point of view. The concluding story, "A Letter to My Daughter," in which an absent father gives his daughter his advice about boys and men is sad, poignant, and loving. Flake has a way of teaching a lesson without seeming to do so. Addressing issues and situations that many girls face in today's often complex society, this book is provocative and thought-provoking.

ISBN:

9780786806935
0786806931

LCCN:

2005270823

Locations:

DFPC353 -- Ackley Public Library (Ackley)

GBPF771 -- Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library (Ankeny)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

XBPE737 -- Lied Public Library - Clarinda (Clarinda)

CDPF771 -- Clive Public Library (Clive)

CBPF522 -- Coralville Public Library (Coralville)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

UDAX314 -- Charles C. Myers Library (Dubuque)

OIAX792 -- Grinnell College (Grinnell)

DZPB423 -- Hubbard Public Library (Hubbard)

POSX851 -- Ballard Community High School (Huxley)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

PHAX277 -- Graceland University - Frederick Madison Smith Library (Lamoni)

OMAX631 -- Geisler Learning Resource Cntr (Pella)

XPPC367 -- Sidney Public Library (Sidney)

WHPE115 -- Storm Lake Public Library (Storm Lake)

UTAX115 -- Buena Vista University Library (Storm Lake)

PQAX094 -- Wartburg College - Vogel Library (Waverly)

58SX745 -- West Bend-Mallard High School (West Bend)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)