Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty
Written by G. Neri, illustrated by Randy Duburke
Lee & Low Books, 2010
$16.95, Paperback
978-1-584-30267-4
February 15th, 2012
Genre:
Nonfiction
Age: 14+
Description:
Yummy tells the real-life story of Robert “Yummy” Sandifer, an
11-year-old Chicago Black Disciples gang member who became famous in 1994 when
he accidentally shot and killed a 14-year-old girl in a shooting gone wrong and
eventually was executed by his own gang when they felt the hunt for Yummy was
drawing too much attention to their activities. The story is told from the
point-of-view of Roger, a fictional classmate.
Opinion: This
is a great nonfiction graphic novel that could be used to interest reluctant
readers and those learning about gang violence. The art is just as gritty and
violent as the story. The story is not very action-packed; it is more a
poignant look at Yummy’s life and death which brings up questions of if he was
a criminal or a victim himself. Neri also includes an author’s note on why and
how he wrote the story and a reference list. Awards: Nearly 25 awards and
counting. For a full list see: http://gregneri.com/yummy.html
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