Handbook for Boys

Ever feel like you're one wrong move away from trouble? Discover how a few simple rules from an old-school barbershop owner can give you the confidence to navigate life's toughest challenges and stay on the right path, no matter what comes your way. Join sixteen-year-old Jimmy Lynch as he serves his community service sentence under the watchful eye of Duke, the wise owner of a Harlem barbershop. Through Duke's "Handbook for Boys," you'll learn timeless lessons on manhood, responsibility, and making the right choices when it feels like all your options are bad ones. This isn't just a story; it's your guide to becoming the man you want to be.

Walter Dean Myers was a towering figure in young adult literature, serving as the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and winning numerous Coretta Scott King Awards. Growing up in Harlem, Myers drew from his own challenging experiences and observations of urban life to write authentic stories for young men. His work, including Handbook for Boys, provides a powerful and honest guide for navigating the difficult transition from boyhood to manhood, offering wisdom earned from a life dedicated to understanding and uplifting youth.