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Who Am I without Him?: Short Stories about Girls and the Boys in Their Lives
168 pp.
| Hyperion/Jump |
May, 2004 |
TradeISBN 0-7868-0693-1$$15.99
(2)
YA
These stories go right to the deepest longings, fears, and needs of teens. In ten first-person narratives, Flake holds back nothing but judgment, allowing these young black women and men plenty of room for missteps in their search for love and self-esteem. Flake considers the particular dynamics of relationships for black adolescents while addressing issues central to all teenage lives with insight and humor.
Reviewer: Lauren Adams
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 2004