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Jess Mowry

    March 27, 1960

    This author dedicates their work to crafting positive, yet realistic, stories for and about Black children, who often lack positive role models. Drawing inspiration from children they have raised, their characters navigate challenging environments and societal biases. The author strives to dismantle stereotypes and reveal the complexity of these children's lives, offering readers of all backgrounds a deeper understanding. Their narratives foster empathy and challenge preconceived notions.

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    Babylon Boyz
    • Babylon Boyz

      • 196 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      3.8(39)Add rating

      The story follows 14-year-old Dante and his friends as they navigate the harsh realities of life in Babylon, where survival often trumps decision-making. With Dante in need of a heart operation and Pook struggling with college expenses, the boys stumble upon a suitcase filled with cocaine. They must confront a moral dilemma: selling the drugs could provide an escape from their dire circumstances, but it would also contribute to the devastation of their community already plagued by addiction.

      Babylon Boyz