books by Jaime Adoff (shoots jayson awards)

books by Jaime Adoff

books:

2 reviews
Jaime Adoff

Hyperion Book CH, 2008

Urban Fiction Realistically Portrayed
Although the title of the book seems to give away the ending, THE DEATH OF JAYSON PORTER surges to a new life after that bleak moment. I'm not familiar with Jaime Adoff's work, but the premise of this novel caught my attention. Judging from a quick survey of the other books he's written, Adoff spends time presenting tales about urban, biracial boys trapped in harsh worlds. This book is ...

Small Fry
Jaime Adoff

Dutton Juvenile, 2008

Growing up is a big deal, especially when you?re still waiting to do the growing part! It?s the elation of hitting a home run, the joy of ice-cream trucks, and the delight of revenge on lunch-money bullies. But it?s also the disappointment of being too small to ride that ride and the frustration of being picked last. Complemented by Mike Reed?s energetic artwork, award-winning author and poet Jaime Adoff effortlessly channels the hijinks, ...

Jimi & Me (Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent. Author (Awards))

3 reviews
Jaime Adoff

Hyperion Book CH, 2005

Finding Jimi
After a tragic event, Keith James suddenly finds that his life is turned upside down. His father, known by most people as MAJ, was murdered and now Keith is having to not only deal with the grief and loss, but also with all of the changes in his life. Despite his father's relatively successful career in the music industry, they were left with nothing but a lot of bills. Keith's mother, unable ...

Names Will Never Hurt Me
Jaime Adoff

Penguin USA, 2004

The Song Shoots Out of My Mouth
Jaime/ French, Martin (ILT)/ French, Martin Adoff

Penguin Group USA, 2002

Names Will Never Hurt Me

9 reviews
Jaime Adoff

Puffin, 2005

A Book You Have To Read.
One year has passed since the death of a fellow high school student. This book takes you inside the lives of four high school seniors for one day. Ryan, The "Jock", who thinks he is everything, loves girls; yet faces an abusive dad. Kurt, The "Outcast", who always gets beat up; but keeps the anger bottled inside himself, while dealing with a neglecting family. Tisha, The "Bi-Racial, ...

Song Shoots Out of My Mouth: A Celebration of Music: A Celebration of Music

1 review
Jaime Adoff

Dutton Juvenile, 2002

...And shoot they do
I first heard poems from this book read aloud at a summertime pool party and it was true entertainment. The words themselves flow musically -- as do the rhythms of the poems. They're just as fun to read aloud as they are to hear aloud. Not for cozy, bedtime reading, The Songs Shoot Out of My Mouth should be "played."