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nedge's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
msqueenieclem's review against another edition
Dirt – Teffanie Thompson
Washington is a young man that doesn't like to read. He would rather go play basketball then go to an old stupid family reunion. But it's not his choice. Washington travels back in time when slaves were punish for knowing how to read.
This is a great story for a young person who doesn't think education is important but that rapping or playing some sport is going to make him or her famous.
This book puts the importance of reading first and foremost. I want to thank the author for that. This was a story I really enjoyed reading that I am going to let my son read it in a couple of more years. This story had a lot of life lessons that are powerful. The emotional journey I took with the author was phenomenal. I have never read anything by this author but I will definitely will after this read.
This book was provided by the author for an honest read.
Queenie,
Brown Girl Faith Street Team
Washington is a young man that doesn't like to read. He would rather go play basketball then go to an old stupid family reunion. But it's not his choice. Washington travels back in time when slaves were punish for knowing how to read.
This is a great story for a young person who doesn't think education is important but that rapping or playing some sport is going to make him or her famous.
This book puts the importance of reading first and foremost. I want to thank the author for that. This was a story I really enjoyed reading that I am going to let my son read it in a couple of more years. This story had a lot of life lessons that are powerful. The emotional journey I took with the author was phenomenal. I have never read anything by this author but I will definitely will after this read.
This book was provided by the author for an honest read.
Queenie,
Brown Girl Faith Street Team
shannanh's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. This is a great story. It might have been short, but very powerful and it had wonderful life lessons. Way to many of our people died for our rights, including our right to read. I normally don't read books for young adults, but the author did such a good job, this book will be enjoyed by everyone who reads it.
teffanie's review
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Fabulous!
jeidakstorey's review
5.0
“Dirt” by Teffanie Thompson is a young adult novel about Washington Square, a twelve-year-old boy who loves basketball and hates reading. He and his family attend their family reunion where young Washington travels back to the days of slavery and meets his ancestors who risked their lives by learning to read.
Teffanie takes readers on a wild ride as Washington comes face-to-face with the freedom and empowerment that reading and literacy have afforded his lineage and the African American community as a whole. “Dirt” is not only entertaining; it teaches valuable lessons that resonate long after you’ve read the last page. All brown boys and girls should read this book (or read it together as a family!). As parents, writers, leaders, teachers, and mentors, it is our job to ensure that today’s youth achieves their full potential. Books, words, prose, and literature open up a world that our young people should be exposed to, as young Washington discovers in this novel.
Teffanie uses “Dirt” to perfectly intermingle the love and appreciation for art, literature, history, and lineage that is sure to spark conversations with your little ones.
Get this book for the children in your life and purchase a copy for yourself. “Dirt” encouraged and enriched my soul so imagine how many young people “Dirt” will inspire for years to come.
--Jeida K. Storey, contributing author of The Ex Chronicles
Teffanie takes readers on a wild ride as Washington comes face-to-face with the freedom and empowerment that reading and literacy have afforded his lineage and the African American community as a whole. “Dirt” is not only entertaining; it teaches valuable lessons that resonate long after you’ve read the last page. All brown boys and girls should read this book (or read it together as a family!). As parents, writers, leaders, teachers, and mentors, it is our job to ensure that today’s youth achieves their full potential. Books, words, prose, and literature open up a world that our young people should be exposed to, as young Washington discovers in this novel.
Teffanie uses “Dirt” to perfectly intermingle the love and appreciation for art, literature, history, and lineage that is sure to spark conversations with your little ones.
Get this book for the children in your life and purchase a copy for yourself. “Dirt” encouraged and enriched my soul so imagine how many young people “Dirt” will inspire for years to come.
--Jeida K. Storey, contributing author of The Ex Chronicles
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