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A review by mochagirlalysia
Teenie by Christopher Grant
5.0
After reading more YA books the past several months than I ever have, it was sooo refreshing to read one that was so close to my family and me. I know that sounds very commercial but as an African American woman who grew up with both parents in the house and a younger sister most YA books don't reflect anything I grew up with. I didn't runaway or talk back to my parents. (I tried hard not to!) I didn't have a love triangle with a bad boy in high school. And I wasn't a social outcast with a laden magical power.
Teenie is the youngest of three and is a great student with dreams of studying aboard in Spain. I love that! Really!! How many high school freshman think about study aboard? Tennie is not a one dimensional black girl growing up in the hood. Like most teenagers, she also wants to fit in; wear cute clothes, and is interested in boys. (Just like me!) LOL! See what I mean.
The author Christopher Grant is amazing! He writes a book in a strong teen female voice that is funny and very real. Yes! A man did this wonderful work. How did he know what my teenage mind was thinking is beyond me? But he did it. He gave her a strong, clear and brave voice.
This book "Teenie" has a few experiences that are clear learning experiences for any young girl ranging from dealing with boy issues, bullying, the internet, and sexuality.
Excellent book!
Teenie is the youngest of three and is a great student with dreams of studying aboard in Spain. I love that! Really!! How many high school freshman think about study aboard? Tennie is not a one dimensional black girl growing up in the hood. Like most teenagers, she also wants to fit in; wear cute clothes, and is interested in boys. (Just like me!) LOL! See what I mean.
The author Christopher Grant is amazing! He writes a book in a strong teen female voice that is funny and very real. Yes! A man did this wonderful work. How did he know what my teenage mind was thinking is beyond me? But he did it. He gave her a strong, clear and brave voice.
This book "Teenie" has a few experiences that are clear learning experiences for any young girl ranging from dealing with boy issues, bullying, the internet, and sexuality.
Excellent book!