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Denim Diaries 1: 16 Going on 21

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Teenage love is such an innocent thing but at the same time it can be such a trying time for both parent and child. Meet sixteen-year old Denim Mitchell. She is very smart and has a great head on her shoulders. This all comes from the guidance that she gets from her family unit. But Miss Denim has a serious crush on a childhood friend and neighbor, Andre Patterson. Andre aka Dre' is the star on the basketball team. He is what you think if as the big man on campus. Dre's family life is the total opposite of Denim's. His family is involved with some illegal activity. One night changes the feelings from a simple crush to something much more. Denim and Dre' are wanting to explore the love that is presented to them but because of the differences of lifestyles Denim's mom and dad are not really in favor of this. Denim goes to Dre's birthday party and the night goes bad. First she goes without her parent's permission and then someone get shot. Who us the person that got shot and what do he/she have to do with Denim. Will the trials of family life, school, friends, and a crazy one night give the relationship a chance?

Darrien Lee gives a breath of fresh air to African American young adult literature. He gives younger readers the same drama you would see in adult novels but more on a level in which they can understand. Also he shows respect to the parents for not making the book over indulges it with sex and drugs. This book is given 5 stars. being a thirty-year-old woman it had me on the edge of my seat and brings back the memories of my teenage years.

This book is apart of a series that is called the Denim Diaries. The next book in the series is Grown in Sixty Seconds.... Look for the review on this one pretty soon.

Reviewed by Patrice S.
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I wasn't aware that Darrien also wrote a teen series. I'm grateful for discovering this.

I purchased Denim Diaries 1 for my 15 year old son. I happen to become intrigued with the synopsis, so I read it first. It's a great read for adults, young and old.

Looking forward to reading Denim Diaries 2: Grown in Sixty Seconds next.

Way to go Darrien.

This is a perfect book to give to a teenager. The book is really good, it point out all the traits of good parenting skills. I enjoyed this book and I would reccommend all teens male and females to read it.