Rodney Suyama has two impossible dreams...
to be a rap star and to go out with gorgeous Ivy Ramos.
Set in the nineties at the dawn of rap, a witty and determined young man gets in touch with his past while taking control of his future in this romantic, poignant and hilarious novel by Jean Davies Okimoto.
Winner of the Parents Choice Award . . .
"A celebration of diversity."
- - Signal
"A story of ethnic pride, first love and determination to overcome stereotypes. Okimoto's talents give this book the same wide appeal as her earlier titles Jason's Women and Molly By Any Other Name." - - School Library Journal
". . . humor and empathy that will engage the reader."
- - The ALAN Review
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
to be a rap star and to go out with gorgeous Ivy Ramos.
Set in the nineties at the dawn of rap, a witty and determined young man gets in touch with his past while taking control of his future in this romantic, poignant and hilarious novel by Jean Davies Okimoto.
Winner of the Parents Choice Award . . .
"A celebration of diversity."
- - Signal
"A story of ethnic pride, first love and determination to overcome stereotypes. Okimoto's talents give this book the same wide appeal as her earlier titles Jason's Women and Molly By Any Other Name." - - School Library Journal
". . . humor and empathy that will engage the reader."
- - The ALAN Review
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
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