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His Own Where (Contemporary Classics)

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“This June Jordan treasure is a rare piece of fiction from one of The usa’s most vital poets and political essayists—a tender story of young love in the face of generational opposition, a up to date-day Romeo and Juliet that sings and sways.” —Walter Mosley

Nominated for a National Book Award in 1971, His Own Where is the story of Buddy, a fifteen-year-old boy whose world is spinning out of keep an eye on. He meets Angela, whose offended parents accuse her of being “wild.” When life falls apart for Buddy and his father, and when Angela is attacked at home, they take action to create their own way of staying alive in Brooklyn. In the process, the two find refuge in one every other and learn that love is real and necessary. His Own Where was once one of The New York Times‘ Most Outstanding Books and was once on the American Library Association’s list of Best Books in 1971.

June Jordan was once a poet, essayist, journalist, dramatist, activist, and educator known for challenging oppression through her inspirational words and actions. She was once the founder of Poetry for the People on the University of California, Berkeley, where she taught for a few years. The creator of over twenty books, her poetry is collected in Directed by Desire; her selected essays in Some of Us Did Not Die. 

Sapphire is the creator of American Dreams, Black Wings & Blind Angels, and Push, which was once made into the 2009 award-winning motion picture Precious.


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