Motown and Didi
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| File:Motown and Didi.jpg First edition | |
| Author | Walter Dean Myers |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Subject | Harlem, romance |
| Genre | realistic fiction |
| Publisher | Viking Press |
Publication date | 1984 |
| Pages | 176 |
| ISBN | 978-0-670-49062-2 |
Motown and Didi is a realistic fiction novel by Walter Dean Myers. It was first published in 1984 by Viking. It is centered on two African American lovers living in Harlem as they navigate ghetto life and their romantic relationship.
Main characters
Motown - One of the main character in the story. He is Didi's lover, a loner, and named after the record company, Motown.
Didi - The other main character in the story. She dreams of moving from Harlem using her scholarship offerings and grades. Like Motown she is a loner. She takes care of her younger brother who later dies of a drug overdose.
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- 1984 American novels
- Novels by Walter Dean Myers
- American young adult novels
- African-American young adult novels
- Novels set in Manhattan
- Harlem in fiction
- Coretta Scott King Award-winning works