OLDER FICTION
Flake, Sharon G.

Who Am I without Him?: Short Stories about Girls and the Boys in Their Lives

(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.

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