ISBN 9781416521693; paperback; $7.99.
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Winter is used to the finer things in life and her drug dealing father providing everything she could ever need. When things get shaken up, Winter must fend for herself and face the realities of the drug world.
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Winter Santiaga, the daughter of a well connected drug dealer, is the princess of Brooklyn. Everyone knows her and all the girls are jealous of her - just like she wants it. When the police raid her house, Winter is forced to scheme and steal to maintain her lifestyle. Will she accept the help that is offered her? Or will she become The Coldest Winter Ever?
Sister Souljah is an activist, a rapper, and an author. She chose to include herself in her novel, The Coldest Winter Ever, doing what she does in real life. In the '90s, when the novel is set, Sister Souljah was speaking out about Black culture and the racial tensions in the US. She hosted concerts and gave classes and lectures to spread her ideas. Many teens today are unfamiliar with the politics and societal trends of the '90s, but Sister Souljah's music will give a glimpse into that time in US history.
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