After Tupac and D Foster facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Jacqueline Woodson |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's Literature Fiction |
| Published | January 1, 2008 Penguin Group |
| Media type | Paperback |
| Pages | 153 P. |
| ISBN | 9780399246548 |
| OCLC | 816486941 |
After Tupac And D Foster (2008) is a powerful novel by Jacqueline Woodson. It tells the story of three young girls growing up in a community. This community is deeply influenced by the life and music of Tupac Shakur.
The book explores themes of friendship, family, and finding your place. It received a Newbery Medal Honor in 2009. It also won the American Library Association Award and the 2009 Josette Frank Award.
Contents
The Story of Friendship
After Tupac And D Foster is about three girls. There are two eleven-year-old Black girls, Neeka and the narrator. The narrator's name is never shared in the book. Then there is D Foster, who is of mixed race. She moves into their neighborhood in Queens, New York.
How Their Lives Connect
The girls' experiences happen in a world shaped by Tupac Shakur. The story mentions events from his life in the mid-1990s. These events help the girls understand their own lives and feelings.
Neeka and the narrator have been best friends since they were babies. They grew up together on the same safe block. When D Foster first moved in, she seemed different. This surprised Neeka and the narrator. Their mothers were also a bit unsure about them playing together.
Music Brings Them Together
Soon, the girls discovered something amazing. All three of them loved Tupac Shakur's music. This shared interest helped them become close friends. Their friendship grew stronger over time.
Later, when they were teenagers, D Foster shared more about her life. She talked about her biological mother. D's mother wanted to reconnect with her. D thought about Tupac's relationship with his own mother. She realized that even with challenges, love can still be there.
Meet the Characters
- Narrator - This is the main character. She is a 12-year-old girl who tells the story. Her name is not given in the book.
- Neeka - She is also a main character. Neeka has been the narrator's best friend since they were very young.
- D Foster - She is a new friend to Neeka and the narrator. D moves to the city in the summer with her foster mother.
- Flo - This is the nickname for D's foster mom.
- Tash - He is Neeka's older brother. He plays basketball for Grady High School.
- Ms. Irene - She is Neeka's mom.
- Jay (Jackson) Jones - He is Neeka's older brother. He plays basketball for Grady High School and works at KFC.
Awards and Recognition
After Tupac And D Foster has won several important awards:
- Newbery Medal - This is a very famous award for children's literature.
- Josette Frank Award - This award recognizes outstanding books for children.
- American Library Association Award - This award celebrates excellent books.
