Johnson, Angela. The First Part Last.
New York: Simon & Schuster for Young Readers, 2003. Print; IBNS: 9780689849237;
Hardcopy Price $16.99.
Annotation
At age 16, Bobby has become a father to his newly born baby girl Feather. How will Bobby in suddenly growing up from the young man he was just a short time ago into the man he must become for the sake of his daughter.
Awards
- As you can see from the image below, this piece has won two awards. The black and gold award (on Feather's foot) is the Coretta Scott King Award.
- The golden one above it is the Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature. An award recognized by the ALA (American Library Association).
Book Talk
16-year-old, Bobby would have never
though that he would be a father so soon. When Feather was born, no longer was
he just a kid who had ample time on his hands. He suddenly had to grow up, for
both his sake, and his daughter’s. Explore Bobby’s progress as the setting shifts
from “Then” and “Now.” Understand how Bobby came to become a father, and later
how he began to earn it. Explore Bobby’s further maturity, and how he made
choices that could not be undone. Finally, look at Bobby’s action, and see if
you would have done anything differently if you could do The First Part Last.My Video Book Talk
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