After Tupac & D Foster by Jacqueline Woodson

Woodson, Jacqueline After Tupac & D Foster, 153 pgs. G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2008. Language – PG13 , Sexual Content - PG ; Violence – PG13 ; Neeka and her best friend are crazy about Tupac and his music; he really seems to get where they’re coming from. When they meet D Foster, the girls get a better understanding of the harsh reality behind Tupac’s music. The three girls spend a brief two years together, growing up and looking for their “Big Purpose”, and then both D Foster and Tupac are forever gone. Woodson does an excellent job of describing the growing pains of these young girls. I personally felt I better understood why Tupac meant so much to so many after reading this. Teens will enjoy the relevant issues and realistic dialogue.

HS – ADVISABLE. Jennifer Rodriguez - YA Librarian