Annotated Bibliography of ‘Culturally Affirming’ Bibliotherapy Recommendations
- Barboza , S. 1998 . The African American Book of Values , New York : Doubleday & Company . This book of short stories examines the struggles faced by African Americans and the challenge to make moral choices (940 pp.)
- Childress , A. 2000 . Hero Ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. Benjie is a young, African American, lives in Harlem and is addicted to heroin. The story is told through first person narratives, and explores how his addiction affects his life (129 pp.; ages 10–15)
- Draper , S. M. 1996 . Tears of a Tiger , New York : Atheneum . After a friend is killed in an automobile accident caused by drinking and driving, Andy is unable to resolve his feelings of guilt. This story focuses on the feelings of depression, guilt, and suicidal ideation through the eyes of an African American male (180 pp.; Grades 9 and up)
- Draper , S. M. 1997 . Forged by Fire , New York : Atheneum . Gerald has been living with an aunt in a stable home while his mother was incarcerated for neglect. On Gerald's ninth birthday, his mother takes him to live with her. He immediately likes his sister Angel and dislikes his stepfather Jordan. He learns that Jordan is sexually abusing Angel and risks physical assault and public humiliation to save her (176 pp.; Grades 7–10)
- Draper , S. M. 1997 . Darkness before Dawn , New York : Atheneum . Kesiha Montgomery, senior class president, is dealing with the suicide of her ex‐boyfriend and the death of a friend when she becomes involved with an older man. The relationship becomes dangerous and she finds herself dealing with issues including date rape (176 pp.; Grades 7–10)
- Flake , S. G. 1999 . Skin I'm In Hyperion Books for Children. Thirteen‐year‐old Maleeka has always felt uncomfortable because she is dark‐skinned. She learns to feel better about herself and how important it is not to judge others based upon their appearance (173 pp.; ages 12 and up)
- Flake , S. G. 2001 . Money Hungry Hyperion Books for Children. This book explores issues of poverty, homelessness, and relationships through the eyes of a 13‐year‐old African American girl living in an urban area (192 pp.; ages 8–12)
- Mead , A. 1995 . Junebug Farrar, Straus, Giroux Inc. Approaching his tenth birthday, Junebug fears being pressured to join a gang. He has dreams about his future and is challenged to make positive versus negative choices (102 pp.; ages 8–12)
- Mead , A. 1998 . Junebug in Trouble Farrar, Straus, Giroux Inc. Junebug wonders how he can stop his friend from joining a gang and also begins to wonder if he will turn out like his father who has been imprisoned for more than six years (144 pp.; ages 9–12)
- Myers , W. D. 1988 . Scorpions , New York : Harper Trophy . Jamal must make a decision on how to assist his brother who has been arrested. Ultimately he makes wrong decisions and has to learn from the consequences that arise (224 pp.; ages 10–13)
- Myers , W. D. 1988 . Monster HarperCollins Children's Books. Sixteen‐year‐old Steve is charged as an adult accomplice to murder and explores his fear of being imprisoned, the trial and the waiting for the verdict (288 pp.; Grades 7–12)
- Woodson , J. and Paulsen , N. (eds) . 2000 . Miracle's Boys , USA : Penguin . Three boys are orphaned due to their parents' deaths. This story focuses on how each handles their fears, secrets, and demons and utilizes each other for support (192 pp.; Grades 6–10)
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