When the Black Girl Sings

By Bil Wright

Publisher Simon & Schuster Imprint Simon & Schuster ISBN

9781416939955

When the Black Girl Sings

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Language: Mild Language,Sexual Content: Mild Sexual Content/Themes

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Whether it's at school, where she's the only black girl, or at home with her adoptive white parents, Lahni feels out of place. As if being an outsider weren't enough, a creepy boy starts pestering Lahni, and her parents announce they're getting a divorce. Lahni's not sure she can cope, especially with one more worry piled on: participating in a singing competition. Then Lahni joins a choir to practice for the contest and finally finds a place where she belongs.

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AR Level 4.7 AR Points 9.0 AR Ready No Canadian Rights Yes Dewey F Title alpha When the Black Girl Sings Category Young Adult Pages Count 272 Summary Lahni, the adopted daughter of two white parents, is the only African-American in her class, and she feels like an outsider. With her mom and dad fighting all the time, life just seems to get more and more complicated. There’s also a strange boy who keeps following her around, and she’s fed up with his creepy advances. When she is asked to sing in a school talent competition, she is reluctant to participate. But then she and her mother attend a church service and Lahni hears gospel music for the first time. Moved and inspired by the lead singer’s amazing voice, she is determined to face up to her problems and find her own way to shine. Topics Adoption. Interracial families. Family relationships. School life. Racism and prejudice. Body image. Maturation. Being different. Privacy. Isolation. Interpersonal relationships. Jealousy. Change. Trust. Disappointment. Comfort. Divorce. Confusion. Religion. Singing. Gospel music. Talent. Self-expression. Friendship. Reaching out. Risks. Communication. Self-assertion. Focus. Hard work. Perseverance. Competition. Facing problems. Self-worth. Self-confidence. Coming of age. SRC Level 4.500000 SRC Points 15.000000 Lexile 730L Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4" Language English JLG Release Date Mar 2008 Minimum grade 9 Maximum grade 12 Reading level High Format Print

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