A review by heisereads
Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty by G. Neri

4.0

This graphic novel is one I know my students will read and pass on to each other to share the story. The story is an intriguing look at young kids pulled into gangs and the neighborhoods in Chicago that struggled with gun violence. It makes you think, and leaves you wondering. It is a non-fiction story of Yummy's life, as much as can be pieced together from reports, told by a fictional narrator with some elements filled in to make the story based on assumptions. This would be a great story to pair with [b:All American Boys|25657130|All American Boys|Jason Reynolds|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1434640126s/25657130.jpg|45479026], which I happen to be reading with my 8th graders right now.