No Boyz Allowed
No Boyz Allowed by Ni-Ni Simone, published by Dafina Books on July 31, 2012, is a young adult fiction novel that delves into the complexities of teenage life in a challenging environment. The story follows Gem, a sixteen-year-old girl who has been navigating life independently since the age of nine. Living with a foster family, she grapples with the restrictions imposed on her and her younger brother while trying to maintain her sense of self amidst the pressures of adolescence.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of peer pressure, friendship, and the challenges of dating. Gem’s secret relationship with Ny’eem complicates her life further, as her new group of friends enforces a strict rule against boys interfering in their bonds. The book presents a realistic portrayal of high school dynamics, where secrets can lead to unexpected consequences and friendships are tested. With 240 pages, this edition offers an engaging look at the trials and tribulations faced by young women today.
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Simone tells authentic stories of teen life in the ‘hood better than any other author currently writing contemporary YA street lit. —Library Journal on Teenage Love Affair (starred review)
True story: I’m Gem, G-E-M, like a precious jewel, and my life has been nothing like my name. I’ve been on my own since I was nine and now I’m sixteen. But so what. I’m good, and so is my little brother. So why the state won’t let us do our own thing is beyond me. Instead, we’ve been forced to live with a foster family who wants to love us, but I’m not beat–I’m just trying to do me.
To make matters worse, I’ve been checking for this guy, Ny’eem. But my new clique has an unbreakable rule–no boyz allowed to come between our friendship–which is forcing me to keep my relationship with Ny’eem a secret. Though not for long. . .because in high school secrets are always exposed, scandals always rewrite the rules, and friendships are never what they seem. . . .
“Excitement, drama, and life lessons. . .. Upgrade U is sure to be a classic.” –A.J. Byrd, author of Losing Romeo
“A new series with a pair of drama-fueled stories about girls looking for love in all the wrong ways.” —Publishers Weekly on The Break-Up Diaries
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