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Melanin Sun - a sensitive, thirteen-year-old African American living in Brooklyn, New York -finds himself struggling one summer with the conflicting emotions caused by his mother's revelation that she is a lesbian, and worse still, that her new girlfriend is white! In anger, Melanin withdraws from his mother and turns to his notebooks for comfort, journaling about the insecurities, doubts, and confusion generated by his mother's disclosure. He is worried that this could mark the end of closeness with his mom, about what his friends might think, and whether he can let her girlfriend become a part of their family. The journal entries reveal a young man endeavoring to come to terms with his own adolescence, fears of peer rejection, and the pain caused by his self-imposed isolation. Through his writing, Melanin experiences profound and positive personal growth and understanding of himself and others, and growing acceptance of his mother's homosexuality. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Also check out Between Mom and Jo.
Hardback, 224 Pages, Published 1995
Author: Jacquelin Woodson