Language: PG13 (13 swears. 0 'f'); Mature Content: PG (reference to kisses and kissing) Violence: PG13 (aftermath of a sexual assault)
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - ESSENTIAL
APPEALS TO: SEVERAL
Black children, especially girls, grow up quickly. Full of vignettes of growing up black, particularly female and black. Angela is resilient and driven.
Shante is a gifted poet. The Unboxing of a Black Girl is a novel in verse, and, like Anderson's Shout isn't just a collection of poems - this is one readers are going to want to own, to re-reread, to reflect, to connect with and share. The use of footnotes to connect the reader with the culture and history was smart. Includes a reader's guide with discussion questions, music, books and film references, as well as research topics and author "inspirations" Highly recommended.
Lisa Librarian
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