Imani All Mine
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Connie Rose Porter
"With authority and grace" (Essence), Imani All Mine tells the story of Tasha, a fourteen-year-old unwed mother of a baby girl. In her ghettoized world where poverty, racism, and danger are daily struggles, Tasha uses her savvy and humor to uncover the good hidden around her. The name she gives her daughter, Imani, is a sign of her determination and fundamental trust despite the odds against her: Imani means faith. Surrounding Tasha and Imani is a cast of memorable characters: Peanut, the boy Tasha likes, Eboni, her best friend, Miss Odetta, the neighborhood gossip, and Tasha's mother, Earlene, who's dating a new boyfriend. Tasha's voice speaks directly to both the special pain of poverty and the universal, unconquerable spirit of youth. Authentic in every detail, this is an unforgettable story. As Seventeen declared, "Porter's candid narrative will have you hooked from the opening sentence."
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Author
Connie Rose Porter
Pages
208
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published Date
2014-11-18
ISBN
0547526245 9780547526249
Ratings
Google: 5
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"Teen pregnancy,mother daughter relationship and it’s realness."
Savannah Villarreal
"Imani All Mine is a great read. It's funny, it's sad, and it captures the essence of what it means to be a Black teen. The book is written using colloquial language so it is super accessible to older students who are struggling readers. <br/><br/>I would not give this book to a younger audience. It is definitely meant for young adults. It contains sexual encounters and violence including drugs, gang banging, gun violence, and rape.<br/><br/>I am a high school teacher at a Title I school and was able to give this to my 10th grade students who read at a 6th grade level and they were able to access this book with no issues."
Tye Ayanna