Motown and Didi (Walter Dean Myers novel)

Motown and Didi  
Author(s) Walter Dean Myers
Country United States
Subject(s) Harlem, romance
Genre(s) realistic fiction
Publisher Laurel Leaf
Publication date September 1, 1987
Published in
English
September 1, 1987
Pages 176
ISBN 978-0440957621

Motown and Didi is an realistic fiction novel by Walter Dean Myers. It was first published on September 1, 1987, by Laurel Leaf. It is about two lovers living in New York City's Harlem. They have to try and deal with "ghetto life" and stay in love at the same time.

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Main characters

Motown-One of the main character in the story. He is Didi's lover, a loner, and named after the record company, Motown.

Didi-The other main character in the story. She dreams of moving from Harlem using her scholarship offerings and grades. Like Motown she is a loner. She takes care of her younger brother who later dies of a drug overdose.

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