Motown and Didi
| Author | Walter Dean Myers |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Subject | Harlem, romance |
| Genre | realistic fiction |
| Publisher | Laurel Leaf |
Publication date | September 1, 1987 |
Published in English | September 1, 1987 |
| Pages | 176 |
| ISBN | 978-0-440-95762-1 |
Motown and Didi is a 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.
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.