Books like Hustlin' by L. Divine
As the holidays approach, a group of African American teenage girls and boys at a high school face a mix of challenges. Mickey keeps a secret, Nellie schemingly creates tension, Laura tries to sabotage Jayd’s role in the school play, and Rah’s mother struggles over their daughter’s future. The story follows their friendships, love interests and personal growth through the pressures of adolescence and school life.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Drama & Plays/Drama
Authors: L. Divine
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