Johnson, Angela - The First Part Last

[oyceter]

At first glance, this is just another book about teen pregnancy, and starring black characters at that. But it's not really; it's more a book about love and grief, particularly Bobby's love for his newborn daughter Feather

Comments

[buymeaclue]

Why does this title sound familiar? Did it get a lot of attention at some point?

[oyceter]

I think so? It won the Printz one year and the Coretta Scott King award. I just can't remember what year and am too lazy to Google.

[genarti]

That sounds like a really lovely book. I want to read it, now.

[oyceter]

It's very lovely and small and intimate; I'm looking forward to reading her others.