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Jayd Jackson balances the turbulence of high school life at South Bay High with the challenges of new friendships and romantic interest. As tensions rise among classmates, she hones a distinctive hair‑braiding style that becomes central to her personal empowerment. The narrative explores the complexities of adolescent relationships and self‑expression within an African‑American teenage context, while addressing contemporary social customs and personal growth.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Romance
Authors: L. Divine
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