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Buckhanon, Kalisha. Upstate. New York: St. Martin’s Press, 2005. $19.95 Hardback (247p) ISBN:9780312332686.
Recommended for ages 14+.
Upstate is told through letters. The letters of seventeen-year-old Antonio from jail, the boy who has been accused of a violent crime that could potentially lead to a lifetime behind bars. And the letters of sixteen-year-old Natasha from her home in the Harlem hood, the girl who loves Antonio and promises to stick by him no matter what. The letters tell of the passionate relationship these two share and provide background into life in the hood. Though the couple’s writing the reader is given an intimate view into the hopes and dreams of both Antonio and Natasha. These letters cover a span of nine years and detail the growth of each character. The result is a heartbreaking and utterly unforgettable tale.
Awards/Honors
ALA Alex Award Winner - 2006
YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults - 2006
Audie Award Winner Literary Fiction - 2006
YALSA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults Hard Knock Life - 2010
Here is an excerpt from the audiobook:
YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults - 2006
Audie Award Winner Literary Fiction - 2006
YALSA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults Hard Knock Life - 2010
Here is an excerpt from the audiobook:
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