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Hip-Hop High School

Hip-Hop High School

Theresa Anderson is smarter than anyone knows. But with the example of her superachiever older brother, Andre, towering above her and temptations of the hip-hop kulture floating everywhere, navigating her way through the dangerous maze of high school becomes a precarious, roller-coaster adventure. With her parents and her teachers always on her case, and her best friend living the “wild style” life, Theresa turns to hip-hop for comfort and inspiration. Her favorite artists seem to understand her when no one else does.

Everything changes when a new man comes into Theresa’s life. Devon might have a tough guy reputation, but behind it lays a blazing ambition for academic success. Together, Devon and Theresa set off on a quest to beat the SAT, prove they are not merely another “urban statistic” and earn their way into top colleges. However, when gang life intrudes and tragedy strikes Devon, Theresa faces a pile of unfinished college applications and a heart full of unrealized dreams – and time is running out…

In this gripping and inspirational sequel to The Hoopster, Andre Anderson’s sister Theresa tells, in her own hip-hop flava’d voice, how she reaches down deep, rises up strong and takes on one of the baddest monsters in high school – the SAT.

  • jay thompson

    wow! this book was an inspiration to me!!!!! i was deeply moved. how on earth did you come up with this??? and did your write this to touch peoples lives? i write as well and a pray that my book is atleast somewhere near the level of greatness as this book.

    Jay Thompson

  • http://www.alanlawrencesitomer.com/ Alan Sitomer

    Thanks for the great email, Jay — I really appreciate it. Homeboyz was the
    next book to follow and it won a big award and such (it's about Teddy but
    Tee-Ay is in it as well). If you get the opp, check it out.Keep on writing
    and good luck!

    Alan

  • Kayla

    This Book is my favorite book it is seriously a book that u can relate to and it actually has events that happen in high school awesome book its the best ever also Hoopster adn Homeboyz are good too but this one tops them.

  • dianasylla

    like,omg! i've heared about the book and im interested in buying it. how much does one cost in pounds?

  • interpret

    this book is poppin thankz yo

    I.C weiner

  • http://lol.com joe

    This book is omg i love it its the shizzz i love homeboyz to yo iz gangsta peace and love yo

    Joe Mama

  • Kevin5228

    I didnt even read this book yet.But it inspisered me a lot because i jsut read the summary of the on eof this book and i could see how her life was like.What happen to in that story was kinda sad. All the books you wrote are the best ones i ever read!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Because your books tell about life and if we did those things thats what will happen to us.

    So this book had so much inspiration in it that is touching.

    Your the best Author i ever read about !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Can you tell me when u were born and where you were born because i need it to do a project.

    GOOD LUCK ON YOUR LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    KEVIN

  • Kevin5228

    I didnt even read this book yet.But it inspisered me a lot because i jsut read the summary of the on eof this book and i could see how her life was like.What happen to in that story was kinda sad. All the books you wrote are the best ones i ever read!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Because your books tell about life and if we did those things thats what will happen to us.

    So this book had so much inspiration in it that is touching.

    Your the best Author i ever read about !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Can you tell me when u were born and where you were born because i need it to do a project.

    GOOD LUCK ON YOUR LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    KEVIN

  • daniela

    i never get tierd of reading your books they are so good! every one of them has taught me something and i think this one taught me that you shouldn't give up on your dreams, like Tee-Ay, how she really wanted to usc and she didnt give up and she made it! i love this book it inspired me so much, i recomend this book to all my friends and they all love it too, this book made me want to make something out of myself like go to college and graduate and have a good job!(:

  • Amy Thomas

    Why is Hip Hop high school have the setting it does

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  • teach8th

    Alan,
    I was able to listen to you at an NCTE English Convention last year in San Antonio and I was hooked. I recently wrote a grant for Donorschoose to buy 30 copies of your book “The Hoopster.” The book was a hit, so now I am looking into getting the second book in the series. Thanks for making reading fun for students.

  • argenis11

    i red the book n it was off the hook plus it inspired me

  • akramjames

    This was a very good book. it touches me with the slang and other things because it relates back to me and my family. also so it was real because in my town people do get pregnant at a young age so that really reached out to me. I will do my best to inspire other readers to read this book.Thank You

  • aaron mckelvey

    I think hip-hop high school is a great book and i am very determined to read homeboys

  • jacques salivio

    hi sir nc book u wrote haha congrats :D i really lyk the book

  • kayauna13

    i love this book!! i read this book last summer and now i'm doing a book review on the book and how much i love this book. how did you know how to get the characters, setting, and other things to make the book so great?

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  • gg

    i'm reading this book in school ! its so amazing and everyone enjoys it. i actually learned alot from it and cant wait to read more !

  • http://www.alanlawrencesitomer.com/2010/04/09/2137-why-i-wrote-my-book-hip-hop-high-school/ Why I wrote my book HIP-HOP HIGH SCHOOL » Alan Lawrence Sitomer

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  • chidera

    awesome, omg why does tina dies that is kinda sad

  • duchonpope

    why name it hip hop high shcool

  • nesha

    i love this book so much…..i got in trouble because my mom said i wasn't paying enough attention to what she was telling me while i was reading this book….but yeah i cant wait untill i read the rest of them

  • ms.leonardd

    - need to readd thisss !

  • ms.leonardd

    - I need to readd thiss , it soundss very interestinqqq !

  • krissy

    this book is totaaly off the chain… i my slef dont like reading but wen i started to read boy i couoldnt put it down at al… i jus luvss tee-aye style and her perseverence… it sooo cool … luvs this book alot

  • krissy

    oh and i think a movie of this is need much plzzzzzz.. i think it would be gud

  • krissy

    this book is totaaly off the chain… i my slef dont like reading but wen i started to read boy i couoldnt put it down at al… i jus luvss tee-aye style and her perseverence… it sooo cool … luvs this book alot

  • krissy

    oh and i think a movie of this is need much plzzzzzz.. i think it would be gud

  • Jeffersonelie

    This book is one of the best books that I’ve ever read in my life.

  • aditt

    woow woow woow ! the first time i took the book i took it cuz i liked the title but when i read the book i actully felt like i was a part of the story made me think my own school and did a research on malcolmx lol it inspired me to be smarter and to be on my own ! and showed me how to look cool while am really smart !

  • aditt

    yo man , i really really admire ur work so much !! i liked ur high school book and am gonna read the home boyz your one writer ill always remember, so creative just love u man lol that might sound wierd but am only 14 years old and still what can i say man u sometimes inspire me to be a writer !! you understand how black people ( iam one ) its like u r one of them ! hope so much u make more books like that ! peace man

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  • Taelor619

    hey right now i am reading hip hop high school and i am on page 260 u should right another about how Constancy goes back to school and gets a better educatin and life for her and her daughter.

  • Heidi

    Great book!!! Sriosly!!!

  • Snuckie_pooh

    i lhuve these books i used to not want to read but now all i do is read{these books} =}

  • Angel Johnson70

    I LOVE THIS BOOK I CN NEVER PUT IT DOWN EVERYTIME I READ IT

  • Cass2009

    I havn’t read this book yet, but i KNOW it’s good. Good job with “Homeboyz” Alan,this is Tabia Castle.

  • Gomezaaliyah

    I really like ya book itz a cool way 2 c kids in 2dayz society.

  • Kwaniiluvsmcr

    This book is tha only book I have ever been able to finish. Its good from tha beginin to tha end. The whole story is inspiring an I really look forward to reading your other books as well!

  • Tha_princess93

    This is tha first book I ever been able to finish. You did a great job wit it. Its inspiring from the first chapter to tha last! Thank you!!

  • Cpfshaker

    Could you please post the Shakespear rap about Hamlet??? PLEASE!!! THAT WAS AWESOME!!!
    and thanks!

  • Blueflames3

    personally i think this book sucked but the first one, hoopster was good

  • shante

    i lov diz book

  • Danayserafin

    im reading this book now, and its awesome! i checked it out today from my school library and its awesome, page 120! (:

  • Saranyaa

    Hey, I just read ur book and it was so inspiring.I’m having my major exam next yr n was very worried about.After reading ur book it definetly changed my perspective of the exam and all.Thank u man!!!

  • Gio

    i love it

  • Createyourlife3

    What’s the setting? Where is this all taking place, does it have a specific location?

  • JANAIH

    I LOVE THISS BOOK BUH I CAN’T AFFORD IT

  • Zchmen

    Hopefully the author understands HIP HOP rather than the bull put out by the dominating record labels

  • Sarietteekambi

    this is 1 of the best books i ever read in my life
    i lkie the the way they started talking like they was in the hood.

  • Libber96

    i love this book! this is my favorite!!!! I think Alan Lawrence Sitomer did a wonderful job on this book…. I give it 2 thumbs up!

  • Kennyle66

    loved it its an inspriation about crap that happens in every day life living in the ghetto BEST BOOK EVER

  • Kennyle66

    loved it its an inspriation about crap that happens in every day life living in the ghetto BEST BOOK EVER

  • ATHLETE_20012

    HOW COME MANY PEOPLE HAVE TO GET TREATED LIKE THIS . ?

  • littledevil

    i can relate alot to cee-saw and having a kid a a teen but my story is a little different than heres.

  • Angelica Q.

    Omg This book Was amazing !!! i really appreciate how you added all diferent races and conflicts in highschhol!

  • Ceejay

    This book is awesome. I was hooked to this book when I read the first page. Def a thumbs up !!!

  • Jeanetterosas40

    This Book Was Very Good. I Finished It All In One Day.

  • compactth

    ive read all the books and …i got to admit this is the best one…… GO ALAN LAWRENCE SITOMER!!!!!!!!!!

  • Tyshae8

    I read this book and it was GREAT . I enjoyed it and I hope to read another one of your books

  • dee

    They Should Make A Movie About It (:

  • poohbear nation

    i thnnk dis book is amazing and i thnk ohter people should read this book because it gives you vived details on how jouirs and seniors are going through in school. Many students like today don’t really care about school like for example the only education they have is listening to hip-hop. So when they get older their goal is to become a rapper or becoming famous.

  • Jessica Liddell

    Sounds Liek A Really interesting Book.I Have To Read This For A School Project But This Book Is Not In Any Of The Stores, =(

  • lashae

    i absolutely loved this book

  • lashae

    i absolutely loved this book

  • http://www.alanlawrencesitomer.com/ Alan Sitomer

    Thank you.

    All my best,

    Alan

    Alan Lawrence Sitomer
    California Teacher of the Year, 2007
    & author of two new YA comedies
    Disney Book Group’s
    NERD GIRLS
    & Penguin Putnam’s
    THE DOWNSIDE OF BEING UP
    Learn more at http://www.AlanSitomer.com

  • Gracemasten

    we are reading this book right now in english!
    and i love it!

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_LMD3TFXX65UOFJWMPJQYABNWF4 Jasen Juarez

    i love the hoopster !! i didnt want it to end!!

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_LMD3TFXX65UOFJWMPJQYABNWF4 Jasen Juarez

    is there a third book??

  • http://www.alanlawrencesitomer.com/ Alan Sitomer

    Check out HOMEBOYZ… it’s a goodie!

    Thanksfor the email.

    All my best,

    Alan

    Alan Lawrence Sitomer
    California Teacher of the Year, 2007
    & author of two new YA comedies
    Disney Book Group’s
    NERD GIRLS
    & Penguin Putnam’s
    THE DOWNSIDE OF BEING UP
    Learn more at http://www.AlanSitomer.com

  • Kayvonc

    loVe ThE Hell ouT of DIS BooK

  • Maddyy113902

    this book was an amazing book.
    i was hooked onto the book from the first sentence. seeing how theresa who was a good person, and cared about her education. she still would take crap from others. she is inspiring, for example even though cee-cee was horrible to her, she still stayed by her side like a good friend.
    i am inspired by her to really try to make my future better.
    it is amazing how she helped Devon when he was helpless.
    this book is a must read on my list, and i would suggest this book to anyone.   

  • http://www.alanlawrencesitomer.com/ Alan Sitomer

    Thanks for the nice words – check out HOMEBOYZ… Tee-Ay is back in that one. (And Sonia has her own book – with Tee-Ay in it in THE SECRET STORY OF SONIA RODROGUEZ.)
    All my best,

    Alan

    Alan Lawrence Sitomer
    California Teacher of the Year, 2007
    & author of two new YA comedies
    Disney Book Group’s
    NERD GIRLS
    & Penguin Putnam’s
    THE DOWNSIDE OF BEING UP
    Learn more at http://www.AlanSitomer.com

  • Twinkles236

     i love this book so far so good
    well done :)

  • Natalie4716

    i love this book :) .. very inspiring  … makes people change their view of high school as well as life  .. im definitely looking forward to reading “the secret story of sonia rodriguez” … imma remember that good things happen to those who try … ooo nd by the way … i learned A LOT of SAT words :) very educational .. thanksz for the help ..

  • Dennisbrutsche

    This was a cool book. it was the best that i have read.

  • Salexa1999

    I Lovee This Book So Much !!!

  • http://www.alanlawrencesitomer.com/ Alan Sitomer

    Thanks for the props!

    All my best,

    Alan

    Alan Lawrence Sitomer
    California Teacher of the Year, 2007
    & author of two new YA comedies
    Disney Book Group’s
    NERD GIRLS
    & Penguin Putnam’s
    THE DOWNSIDE OF BEING UP
    Learn more at http://www.AlanSitomer.com

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