This Strange New Feeling
No. of pages 16
Published: 1982
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"This Strange New Feeling" by Julius Lester follows the story of a young African American boy named David who struggles with his feelings of love and attraction toward a girl named his schoolmate, a white girl named Mary. Set against the backdrop of racial tensions and societal expectations in the 1960s, the narrative explores David’s internal conflicts as he navigates emotions, friendships, and cultural barriers. Through personal growth and poignant reflections, the novel delves into themes of identity, love, and the complexities of navigating a world shaped by prejudice and longing, ultimately revealing the transformative power of connection and understanding. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
There are 16 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 1982 by Dial Books .
JULIUS LESTER is the author of more than twenty books for young readers. He writes and teaches in western Massachusetts. www. johnclapp. com
This book has been nominated for the following 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.