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The Kid
Hardcover, 373 pages, Penguin Group USA, List Price: $25.95 | purchase
Book Summary
From the best-selling author of Push and Precious comes another novel, this time featuring Precious' son.
Genres:
This book is about:
- Harlem (New York, N.Y.),
- African Americans,
- African American boys,
- Bildungsromans,
- Fiction
NPR stories about The Kid
Author Interviews
Sapphire Releases Graphic Sequel To 'Push'
July 6, 2011 More than a decade after the novel Push was published, audiences can learn about the son of Push's heroine, Precious. The Kid shows how Abdul Jamal Jones fights for his future through love and art. Host Michel Martin speaks with author Sapphire about her books and why her literature has become a cultural phenomenon. (Language Advisory: This conversation contains language that may be considered too graphic for young listeners.)
Critics' Lists: Summer 2011
Books Preview: Spotting Summer's High Fliers
May 31, 2011 The season of pleasure reading is upon us, and the publishing world has readied a handful of thrilling titles to be released just in time for the summer heat. After surveying the crop, here are our picks for fun reading in the sun.
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