Street Love
A YA Novel in Verse Retelling of Romeo and Juliet set in Harlem
What's it about
Ever wondered if true love can survive in a world determined to tear it apart? Discover a modern-day Romeo and Juliet where the vibrant, unforgiving streets of Harlem set the stage for a passionate, forbidden romance that will challenge everything you think you know about love and loyalty. This powerful verse novel plunges you into the lives of Junice and Damien. You'll feel the rhythm of their star-crossed connection and the mounting tension as family expectations and street-level dangers threaten to shatter their bond. Uncover how their story redefines a classic tale for a new generation.
Meet the author
Walter Dean Myers was a New York Times bestselling author and the third-ever National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, celebrated for his authentic portrayal of urban life. Growing up in Harlem, he drew from his own experiences to give voice to African American youth, believing every child deserved to see themselves in the pages of a book. His deep connection to the neighborhood and its people provided the powerful, heartfelt foundation for Street Love and his more than one hundred other influential works.
What's it about
Ever wondered if true love can survive in a world determined to tear it apart? Discover a modern-day Romeo and Juliet where the vibrant, unforgiving streets of Harlem set the stage for a passionate, forbidden romance that will challenge everything you think you know about love and loyalty. This powerful verse novel plunges you into the lives of Junice and Damien. You'll feel the rhythm of their star-crossed connection and the mounting tension as family expectations and street-level dangers threaten to shatter their bond. Uncover how their story redefines a classic tale for a new generation.
Meet the author
Walter Dean Myers was a New York Times bestselling author and the third-ever National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, celebrated for his authentic portrayal of urban life. Growing up in Harlem, he drew from his own experiences to give voice to African American youth, believing every child deserved to see themselves in the pages of a book. His deep connection to the neighborhood and its people provided the powerful, heartfelt foundation for Street Love and his more than one hundred other influential works.
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