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How the Boogeyman Became a Poet: A YA Memoir in Verse of a Black, Gay Teen's Journey to Self-Discovery Through Poetry
By Keith, Tony Jr.
- ISBN
- 9780063296008
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Katherine Tegen
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Reviewed on August 2, 2024 | NF- Middle To High School
Gr 9 Up—Poet and educator Keith delivers an upbeat, rhythmic, thought-provoking memoir in verse set in the Washington, D.C., metro area during the late 1990s. It rings like an anthem to adolescence as the vibes meld to create a mash-up verse work filled with powerful words and just enough gut-wrenching punch. Growing up, Keith learned, as many others, that the boogeyman cliché is merely a gh...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
