| Talent Night Contributor(s): Okimoto, Jean Davies (Author) |
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ISBN: 0982316798 ISBN-13: 9780982316795 Publisher: Endicott & Hugh Books OUR PRICE: $9.89 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - Asian American - Juvenile Fiction | Love & Romance - Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts - Music |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 6" W x 9" (0.50 lbs) 148 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Rodney Suyama has two impossible dreams... to be a rap star and to go out with gorgeous Ivy Ramos. Set in the nineties at the dawn of rap, a witty and determined young man gets in touch with his past while taking control of his future in this romantic, poignant and hilarious novel by Jean Davies Okimoto. "A celebration of diversity."-Signal "A story of ethnic pride, first love and determination to overcome stereotypes. Okimoto's talents give this book the same wide appeal as her earlier titles Jason's Women and Molly By Any Other Name."-School Library Journal ." . . humor and empathy that will engage the reader."-The ALAN Review |