Saturday, November 5, 2016

A Girl Like Me

YA READS:
Kensington Publishing. (n.d.).
A girl like me [digital image].
Retrieved November 5, 2016 from
http://www.kensingtonbooks.
com/book.aspx/13320
Simone, N. (2008). A girl like me. New York: Dafina Books. ISBN: 978-0-7582-2843-7, $14.90 (Perma-Bound).

      Elite is the daughter of a drug addict, which means she’s also practically the mother to her younger siblings.  She’s dating a sleazy guy from school just because she needs some support, and her best friend Naja doesn’t always make the best life choices.  In her world, singing might be her only escape.  So when she wins free tickets to a concert, the future starts to look bright.  Her favorite recording artist, Haneef, announces mid-show, “On the radio yesterday I promised I would bring a hottie onstage with me to sing.  Y’all ready for that?” 
      The crowd goes wild, including Elite and Naja.  However, the next sentence makes them really lose their minds: “Elite Parker!  Come on and rock this with me!”
      “What did he say?” Had he just called my name?
      “Elite,” he repeated.
      I looked around.  Had he really just called my name?
      Elite’s beautiful voice flows out of her as she croons, “And who knew you would find a girl like me.”  Will Haneef realize the amazing opportunity that lies in front of him, and will Elite’s talent save her from the life she’s living?  You’ll have to find “A Girl Like Me” and see for yourself.


More info about this book can be found on FictionDB, or follow Ni-Ni Simone on Twitter!

HOMEMADE TEES
Elite is always low on cash, but also wants to look good.  Furthermore, her story is essentially hood Cinderella.  Therefore, the following shirt would be absolutely perfect for a haute-couture girl whose dreams are all coming true:
BasicTeeShops. (n.d.). Coach est. 1950 [digital
image]. Retrieved November 5, 2016 from
https://basicteeshops.com/?product=coach-est-1950-
unisex-sweatshirts&utm_source=wheretoget.it&utm
_medium=referral


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