You don't even know me: stories and poems about boys - sharon g. flake

In nine stories and 15 poems, Flake explores the minds of a diverse group of adolescent African-American males whose unforgettable characters come to life in a poignant, funny, and often searing collection of urban male voices.

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In 9 stories and 15 poems, Sharon G.

Flake provides insight into the minds of a diverse group adolescent African American males.

heres Tow-Kaye, getting married at age 16 to love of his life, whos pregnant.

He knows its the right thing to do, but hes scared to death.

James writes in his diary about his twin brothers terrible secret, which threatens to pull James down, too.

Tyler explains what its like to be a player with the ladies.

In a letter to his uncle, LaRon confesses that hes infected with HIV.

Eric takes us on a tour of North Philly on the Fourth of July, when the heat could make a guy go crazy.

Still, he loves his hood.

These and other unforgettable characters come to life in this collection of urban male voices.

Sharons G.

Flakes talent for telling it like it is will leave readers thinking differently, feeling deeply, and definitely wanting more.