Bronxwood

Praise for Tyrell: A 2007 LA Times Book Prize Winner for Young Adult Fiction An ALA Best Books for Young Adults [A] gritty and gripping first novel. The New York Times Book Review * Heartbreakingly realistic.Unlike many books reflecting the contemporary street scene, this one is more than just a pat situation with a glib resolution; it's filled with surprising twists and turns that continue to the end. Booklist, starred review [T]he definitive tale of the modern African American urban youth. VOYA Praise for Kendra: An ALA Best Book for Young Adults New York Public Library Stuff for the Teen Age * From Bronx blocks to Harlem hangouts, Booth delivers dynamic characters and an engaging story. School Library Journal, starred review A frank, honest, never-idealized look at mother-daughter relationships, sexuality, and friendship. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books * The happy (and daring) ending feels truly earned. Horn Book, starred review Praise for Bronxwood: "Readers who have been with Tyrell from the beginning as well as those meeting him for the first time will be utterly invested in his future." - Kirkus Reviews "Hope rings true through Tyrell s sense of survival and responsibility as he cares for his brother, his friends, and his girl." - Booklist "Action scenes combine with interpersonal exchanges to keep the pace moving forward at a lightning speed, but Booth never sacrifices the street-infused dialogue and emotional authenticity that characterize her works. She has created a compelling tale of a teen still trying to make the right choices despite the painful consequences." - School Library Journal"