Yummy: The Last Days Of A Southside Shorty
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 94
Published: 2011
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"Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty" tells the poignant story of Robert "Yummy" Sandifer, a 11-year-old boy caught in the crossfire of gang violence in Chicago’s South Side. The graphic novel, illustrated by Randy DuBurke, explores Yummy's troubled upbringing, marked by neglect and criminal influence. As he becomes embroiled in a tragic sequence of events, readers witness the harsh realities of street life and the loss of innocence. This gripping narrative delves into themes of childhood, violence, and the impact of environment, revealing how one young life can be tragically shaped by circumstances beyond his control. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
There are 94 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2011 by Lee & Low Books Inc .
G. Neri has written many books for children, including Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty, a Coretta Scott King Author Honor winner; Knockout Games ; Hello, My Name Is Johnny Cash ; and Ghetto Cowboy . He lives in Florida with his wife and daughter. www. gregneri. com Randy DuBurke is the creator of The Moon Ring (0-8118-3487-5) and the recipient of the John Steptoe/Corretta Scott King New Illustrator Award. He lives in Switzerland and New York.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Cybils Award - Graphic Novel - YA
This book was recognised in the Graphic Novel - YA category by the Cybils Award. The Cybils Awards is a group of readers passionate about seeking out and recognizing books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens. To accomplish that goal, the Cybils Awards works to recognize books written for children and young adults that combine both the highest literary merit and popular appeal.
Louisiana Teen Readers' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Louisiana Teen Readers' Choice Award.
Street Literature Book Award Medal - Emerging Classic
This book was recognised in the Emerging Classic category by the Street Literature Book Award Medal.
Virginia Readers Choice Award - High School
This book was recognised in the High School category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.
Louisiana Teen Readers' Choice Award - Grades 8-12
This book was recognised in the Grades 8-12 category of the Louisiana Teen Readers' Choice Award.
Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award
This book was recognised by the Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award.
Coretta Scott King Award - Author
This book was recognised in the Author category by the Coretta Scott King Award. Presented annually since 1970 by the American Library Association to books by African-America authors and illustrators, this award recognizes excellence in promoting a deeper understanding of the African-American Experience.
Rhode Island Book Awards - Teen
This book was recognised in the Teen category by the Rhode Island Book Awards.
This book features the following character:
Robert Sandifer
This book features the character Robert Sandifer.