Homeboyz book by alan

Jan 01, 2007 homeboyz is an urban fiction, mystery book by alan lawrence sitomer. A digital book report on sitomers ya novel homeboyz youtube. Alan lawrence sitomer the setting for homeboyz is an innercity in california. Sep 02, 2008 homeboyz is the final volume in his young adult trilogy of novels that began with the hoopster and hiphop high school. Buy a cheap copy of homeboyz hoopster book by alan sitomer. Synopsis when teddy andersons little sister tina is gunned down randomly in a drive by shooting, the gangstas who rule the streets in the anderson familys rapidly deteriorating neighborhood dismiss the incident as just another case of rp, rtwrong place, wrong time. Homeboyz hoopster by alan lawrence sitomer fantastic fiction. As a california teacher of the year award winner, author of more than 20 books for disney and scholastic, national keynote speaker, and ceo of an edtech company bringing coding for emerging technologies into secondary classrooms, my entire career boils down to one simple ambition.

When teddys little sister,tina,was gunned down in a drive by shooting, the gang members who rule the streets in the anderson familys rapidly deteriorat. It was published by jump at the sun and has a total of 304 pages in the book. Sitomer is a nationally renowned speaker specializing in engaging reluctant readers who received the 2004 award for classroom excellence from the southern california teachers of. The author of the book, alan lawrence sitomer, was californias 2007 teacher of. Teddy is taken to hausner juvenile hall after he is arrested. Homeboyz is an urban fiction, mystery book by alan lawrence sitomer. To date, alan has authored more than 20 books with works ranging from hardhitting ya novels like caged warrior, homeboyz, and hiphop high school to humorous and warm childrens picture books such as daddies do it different, cindersmella and daddys zigzagging bedtime story. In addition to being an innercity high school english teacher and professor in the graduate school of education at loyola marymount university, mr. When teddys little sister, tina, is gunned down in a driveby shooting, the gang members who rule the streets in the anderson familys rapidly deteriorating n. California teacher of the year alan lawrence sitomer is the author of hardhitting bestsellers like homeboyz. The novel subverts several common tropes in stories set in violent neighborhoods, playing with reader expectations. Sitomer is a nationally renowned speaker specializing in engaging reluctant readers who received the. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Jerinakole stanford additional information rp,rt wrong place wrong time.

Sonia rodriguez, the teenage daughter of illegal mexican immigrants, feels stuck in the middle of two worlds. Seventeenyearold teddy anderson, who is known on the streets as tbear, decides to seek revenge on the person responsible for his little sisters death, which was caused by a stray bullet from a semiautomatic handgun. Alan sitomers newest fast paced novel homeboyz is a hardcore suspense story that will immediately put readers on the edge and leave them breathless in the end. Sonia plans to be the first in her family to graduate high school and go to college. Homeboyz is a very gang related book that takes place on the streets. When teddy andersons little sister tina is gunned down randomly in a dri. He brings the dangerous and deadly side of gang violence to life, and at the same time reveals the emotional and touching relationship that develops between teddy and young micah. Homeboyz book report by jerinakole stanford on prezi. It brings drama,revenge,mistery,and very good life lessons. It was considered a rp,rt, wrong place, wrong time. Cops assumed tina was a soon to be gang member if not one already. Homeboyz when teddy andersons little sister tina is gunned down randomly in a driveby shooting, the gangstas who rule the streets in the anderson familys rapidly deteriorating neighborhood dismiss the incident as just another case of rp, rtwrong place, wrong time.

The author of the book, alan lawrence sitomer, was californias 2007 teacher of the year. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of homeboyz by alan sitomer. Homeboyz is the final book in the anderson family trilogy by alan lawrence sitomer. When his sister is shot and killed in a gangland driveby shooting, teddy plots revenge, and the tension of this gritty and violent story lies in just how he will do it. This book is originally written by alan lawrence sitomer. The book gets very tense and exciting at some points of the story for example, near the end of the book you do not want to put the book down it. I really enjoyed how the book was a fast read and was very easy to get.

One thing i did not enjoy about the book was how soon it had teddys sister get shot and killed in, it did however set the tone for the rest of the book. Bring the book party to your inbox with the novl enewsletter for ya readers. Homeboyz, a realistic fiction novel written in 2007, by alan lawrence sitomer, provides an unbelievable insight on what daily life is like for teens growing up in innercity, gang infested towns. Homeboyz by sitomer, alan lawrence 2008 paperback on.

Alan is also the author of hiphop poetry and the classics, a text used in classrooms across the united states to engage disengaged students. Alan sitomer provides detailed explanations of characters and scenes in the book that will make you feel as if you are there and. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Alan lawrence sitomer born 1967 is californias teacher of the year 2007 and an author of young adult fiction, teacher methodology texts, and childrens literature. In addition to having been an innercity high school english teacher and former professor in the graduate school of education at loyola marymount university, mr. Homeboyz has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Teddy is the main character, and he spends much of his time plotting revenge after his sister is shot and killed by a rival gang at the age of fourteen.

When teddys little sister,tina,was gunned down in a driveby shooting, the gang members who rule the streets in the anderson familys rapidly deteriorat. Alan lawrence sitomer is californias 2007 teacher of the year. The book won the top ten picks for reluctant young adult readers award from the american library association in 2008. Some of his other books include homeboyz, hiphop high school, and the secret story of sonia rodriguez. Explore alan s titles in detail by clicking on the buttons below the full list. Homeboyz by alan lawrence sitomer goodreads share book. Teddys entire neighborhood is overrun by gangsters and his sister, tina, is killed in a crossfire.

The secret story of sonia rodriguez book by alan sitomer. Sonia rodriguez was born in the united states, but her parents are mexican immigrants who came to california before she was born. Trade publishing international about scholastic customer service contact us. When teddy andersons little sister tina is gunned down randomly in a drive by shooting, the gangstas who rule the streets in the anderson familys ra. When his little sister is killed by a stray bullet from a handgun he decides to seek revenge on the person he holds responsible. Buy a cheap copy of the secret story of sonia rodriguez book by alan sitomer.

When i first saw it, i automatically knew i had to read it. Homeboyz book by alan lawrence sitomer 2 available. When teddy andersons little sister tina is gunned down randomly in a driveby shooting, the gangstas who rule the streets in the anderson familys ra. Yabc is your first stop for all things book related. The title of this book is homeboyz and it was written by alan lawrence sitomer. Homeboyz by alan lawrence sitomer student book talk. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. When teddy andersons little sister tina is gunned down randomly in a driveby shooting, the gangstas who rule the streets in the anderson familys rapidly.

Homeboyz book by alan lawrence sitomer 2 available editions. My opinion it is one of the best books i ever read it reminds me about if my sister was shot i. Homeboyz by alan lawrence sitomer student book talk youtube. The novel, homeboyz, by alan sitomer encompasses that revenge should never. Jul 11, 2010 alan sitomer, californias teacher of the year 2007, shows what can be done with project based learning in the modern classroom by giving a face lift to the traditional book report. The main character is 17yearold dixon theodore anderson who was nicknamed teddy. Its one of those books that are so hard to put down, you just want to keep.

Homeboyz by alan lawrence sitomer little, brown books for. Listen to homeboyz audiobook by alan lawrence sitomer. Seventeenyearold teddy anderson is best known by his street name tbear. Sitomer is a nationally renowned keynote speaker who specializes in engaging underperforming students. Regardless of these quibbles, i really enjoyed homeboyz. Homeboyz hoopster trilogy by sitomer, alan lawrence and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is obvious why my students enjoyed it so much and are desperately waiting for sitomers next novel to hit our shelves. I recommend picking up this book and reading it before adding it your class shelf. The story is engrossing and the plot twists surprised me. When his sister is shot and killed in a gangland drive by shooting, teddy plots revenge, and the tension of this gritty and violent story lies in just how he will do it. Homeboyz by alan lawrence sitomer worcester academy. Founded in 1998 by now author kimberly pauley as a basic stopover for people looking for information on young adult books, yabc has since evolved into one of the largest professional book recommendation sites targeted towards tween and teen readers.

The main character is a 17 year old boy nicknamed teddy. It never gives an exact name for the city but the city is filled with gang bangers. Since the kids didnt listen they were just like oh. It brings drama,revenge, mistery,and very good life lessons. He has written several widely held books and has become nationally renowned for his successful work in secondary literacy instruction, particularly when it comes to engaging reluctant readers.

The story is set in california and the main character is a 17 year old african american kid named teddy anderson. When teddy andersons little sister tina is gunned down randomly in a driveby shooting, the gangstas who rule the streets in the anderson familys rapidly deteriorating neighborhood dismiss the incident as just another case of rp, rtwrong place, wrong time. All of those relate to the essential question by becoming new things into the equation. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Alan lawrence sitomer is a california teacher of the year award winner and the founder of the writers success academy. Homeboyz 2007 is the third book in alan sitomers young adult trilogy hoopster, a series of novels focused on issues of poverty, racism, and gang violence. Homeboyz hoopster by alan lawrence sitomer book cover, description, publication history. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Synopsis when teddy andersons little sister tina is gunned down randomly in a driveby shooting, the gangstas who rule the streets in the anderson familys rapidly deteriorating neighborhood dismiss the incident as just another case of rp, rtwrong place, wrong time. Homeboyz is the final volume in his young adult trilogy of novels that began with the hoopster and hiphop high school.

Buy the paperback book homeboyz by alan lawrence sitomer at indigo. So they put her case under rp,rt because they were tired of all of the violence. As a california teacher of the year award winner, author of more than 20 books for disney and scholastic, national keynote speaker, and ceo of an edtech company bringing coding for emerging technologies into secondary classrooms, my entire career boils down to. If youre writing a homeboyz essay and need some advice, post your alan lawrence sitomer essay question on our facebook page where fellow bookworms are always glad to help. Click to read more about homeboyz by alan lawrence sitomer. Sitomers character, teddy tbear anderson is an aloof seventeen year old that doesnt care for anything other than to avenge. Alan lawrence sitomer books, author biography, and reading. Imagine your younger sister was shot up out of the blue and you had to help a little gangster.