Motown and Didi
 First edition | |
| Author | Walter Dean Myers |
|---|---|
| Subject | Harlem, romance |
| Genre | realistic fiction |
| Publisher | Viking Press |
Publication date | 1984 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 176 |
| ISBN | 978-0-670-49062-2 |
Motown and Didi is a realistic fiction novel by Walter Dean Myers. It was first published in 1984 by Viking. It is centered on two African American lovers living in Harlem as they navigate ghetto life and their romantic relationship.
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.