Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Jan 01, 2008 the book shortie like mine by nini simone is interesting because any teenager can relate. Octavo, publishers threequarter brown morocco gilt, raised bands, red morocco spine label, mounted red morocco gilt cover design, pictorial endpapers, all edges gilt, original slipcase, original shippi. At the beginning of each of those chapters, is a definition of. It is threelegged, and so a wonky donkey that, on further examination, has but one eye and so is a winky wonky donkey with a taste for country music and therefore a honkytonky winky wonky donkey, and so on to a final characterization as a spunky hankypanky cranky stinky. Book trailer for a family just like mine expat bookshop. Shortie was the first of ninis books to be selected by yalsa young adult library services association as a quick pick for reluctant young adult readers, and its also a virginia readers choice selection.
Complicating matters even further are her parents recent divorce, twin sister tois drugdealing boyfriend and the antics of countrified cousin shake. Contribute to brettimuslorem kelly development by creating an account on github. Difference between my book and the book of mine with the, i cant make an argument for it colloquially. The film centers around the events immediately following the land fall of hurricane katrina on august 29, 2005. Dec 28, 2002 i me mine, george harrisons attempt to write an autobiography, seems to leave out the bit about the best band of the 20th century. It details the lives of drama teacher diana boylston and focuses on two of her students, 17 year old twin brothers, dwight and dwan, who were left behind in the tragic events that struck new. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available.
She whipped up her first novel, shortie like mine, in two weeks, and has been in love with writing ever since. She has a twin sister who is dating the neighborhood street pharmacist. Hair like mine is the first book in the kids like mine series. Also, sometimes the title tells you what the book is going to be about. Shortie like mine ni ni girl chronicles by nini simone and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nini simone is a jersey girl with an obsession for reality tv and celebrity gossip. Shortie like mine ni ni girl chronicles paperback august 1, 2008 by nini simone author visit amazons nini simone page. Hair like mine is a fun and easy read following a little girl who doesnt like that her naturally. Jan 20, 2018 below, watch halsey recite a story like mine and read along to it with the full transcript. Shortie like mine by nini simone trvpqveen wattpad. Shortie like mine, written by nini simone, is a hoodfabulous teen tale about seven mcknight. If youre writing a shortie like mine essay and need some advice, post your nini simone essay question on our facebook page where fellow bookworms are always glad to help. It was published in 1980 as a handbound, limited edition book by genesis publications, with a mixture of printed text and multicolour facsimiles of harrisons handwritten song lyrics.
It is a fun and easy read following a little girl who doesnt like that her naturally curly hair looks. The whole book is divided into 4 main chapters, survival, development, protection and participation. This story of selfishness on the pond, carried out in beautifully simple collages and language, is a. Hair like mine kids like mine by latashia m perry paperback.
It is a fun and easy read following a little girl who doesnt like that her naturally curly. Seven lives with her mother, little brother, cousin, and wild child twin sister, toi. But heroes like ashley and simone and gabby mckayla and gaga, rosario, ali. Shortie like mine by nini simone january 11, 2011 april 14, 2011 clementine bojangles its important to note that while im not the target demographic for this novel, i read an interview with nini simone and decided to check out one of her books. I tell my niggas that uh you got a girl but she aint nothin like mineeee cute face nice size like mineee stay kitted hood wit like mineee mean walk talk chris help me tell em whats up verse 1.
It is the first single from his fifth studio album, the price of fame 2006. The first, you are not small, was named an ala notable book and won the theoddor seuss geisel award in 2015. One day she defends her only friend peter from the relentless attacks of the football team and its team captain nick lewis. Toi is constantly getting into trouble for staying out late with her much older boyfriend. Oct 01, 2007 the print version of a kneeslapping cumulative ditty. This book basically goes into heartbreak and love things teens go through in relationships. A yalsa quick pick for reluctant young adult readerswhat. It lays out a plan of attack for most resource guarding types. Blake morrison has his expectations raised then lowered by the. I deliberately dont imitate other people too closely. The video also received a bet award nomination for viewers. Aug 30, 2014 in many ways, there are no books like mine. At the same time, nothing thats readable at all is completely unlike everything else.
The book shortie like mine by nini simone is interesting because any teenager can relate. The track was released as the lead single from bows fifth album. She never intended to write teen fiction, but her editor and the literary gods had other plans. It is the first single from his fifth studio album, the price of fame. Jun 17, 2017 sixteen year old seven mcknight is fierce, fly, and fabulous, but she has her share of issues. Halsey delivers emotional speech about sexual abuse, rape at. Remind me this is the beginning its not the finale. Summary themeuniversal theme in shortie like mine the main character seven goes through the typical teenage problems. It was good when i first read it back in 7th grade, by now its even better because i can really relate to the characters and whats going on. I liked seven because she was so downtoearth and sweet, but made sure period knew their boundaries with her. And the world tells me that we should take it as a compliment. Listen to shortie like mine from bow wows now thats what i call music vol. Shortie like mine is an ode to the irreplaceable woman in bows life, american singer ciara who bow dated from 20042006.
The shortie like mine book series by nini simone includes books shortie like mine, if i was your girl, and a girl like me. August 2008 the title of the novel is important because sometimes just by reading the title you can tell if youre going to be interested in the novel. This one features the same two furry characters who are learning about not sharing. Flint author pens sequel following hair like mine success flintside. Jan 01, 2002 this book was recommended to me by a training organization. Its not easy being the thickest one in her clique or hiding that her rebellious twin sister toi is creeping with the neighborhood bad boy. The year is 2018, and ive realized that nobody is safe long as she is alive and every friend that i know has a story like mine. She is the thickest girl in the incrowd at school, and has to keep up appearances in order to maintain friendships with shallow deeyah, loyal shae and hangerson. See the complete shortie like mine series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Three selfish frogs spend their days fighting over air, water, and land until a heavy storm brings them together in fear and shows them how important it is to share and work together. Seven is the thickest girl in her crew, and even her mother and cousin endearingly call her fat mama. She is the thickest girl in the incrowd at school, and has to keep up appearances in order to maintain friendships with shallow deeyah, loyal shae and hangerson kiki and yaanah. Mine for now down on her luck, nursing student and fulltime waitress kara foster gets a massive blow to her already desperate financial situation that will surely find her living on the streets.
Its a short book just over 100 pages but i felt it covered a lot. I, me, mine is an autobiographic memoir by the english musician george harrison, formerly of the beatles. You might hear something like do you remember that book of mine you know, the one with the purple, sparkly cover the one that ive read six times. A story like mine is a film by director diana boylston produced by next move productions.
Feb 11, 2017 shortie like mine bow wow chris brown johnta austin the price of fame. But, this was a refreshing book and took me back to my hs days and the little things we used to do. Eva shaw has spent 17 years of her life in the shadows without holding anyone close to truly know the true eva. I tell my niggas that uh you got a girl but she aint nothin like mineeee cute face nice size like mineee stay kitted hood wit like mineee mean walk talk chris help me. While seven may be the thickest chick in her clique, shes always fly, and those dimples of hers are magnetic. The title of the book, what was mine, gets at the themes of ownership and belonging. Perry is spreading a message of inclusion, acceptance, and selfrespect for black children. A yalsa quick pick for reluctant young adult reade more. Sep 01, 2015 parents need to know that thats not mine is the second not book by anna kang and illustrated by christopher weyant. She doesnt listen when seven tells her he is trouble. Even middle schoolers can relate to this story because the twins parent go through an divorce. The video also received a bet award nomination for viewers choice in 2007.