When kambia elaine flew in from neptune, which could be termed a comingofadolescence novel, is both lovely and hardedged, full of charming and. Review for when kambia elaine flew in from neptune. When kambia elaine flew in from neptune was praised by critics and. When kambia elaine flew in from neptune should be required reading for anyone who aims to write for the young adult novel market. Born in houston, williams currently resides in austin.
When i was young books played a very big role in my life. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities. Apr 09, 2020 when kambia elaine flew in from neptune by lori aurelia williams. Lori aurelia williams holds a masters degree in english from the university of texas at austin, where she was awarded both a james a. Young adults and adults despite the unusual title, when kambia elaine flew in from neptune is not science fiction.
Told lyrically and gracefully by debut author lori aurelia williams, when kambia elaine flew in from neptune shows how complicated life can get when children are forced to grow up too quickly, while it also celebrates the bonds of a strong, loving family. I was hookedonce i picked the book up, i couldnt put it down. Shayla dubois lives in a houston neighborhood known as the bottom, where life is colorful but never easy. This realistic book concerns itself with the inhabitants of houston, texas approximately 1020 years ago. Lori writes, i grew up poor, in a neighborhood where it was still customary for children to be seen and not heard. Set in the world of williamss earlier fiction when kambia elaine flew in from neptune, 2000, etc. Jan 19, 2011 my first book, when kambia elaine flew in from neptune, was on a list of the most banned books in texas a few years back, and ive shown up to readings only to have school personnel ask me not to read, but simply talk about the book. When kambia elaine flew in from neptune book, 2000. Shayla, a twelveyearold african american girl growing up in houston, reveals her troubled world through her writing notebooks, telling of her sisters misdeeds with boys, a neighbor girls tales of abuse, and her fathers sudden reappearance. When kambia elaine flew in from neptune by lori aurelia williams book resume. Lori aurelia williams when kambia elaine flew in from neptune, was the first book that i ever read where i identified with a character so deeply. All about when kambia elaine flew in from neptune by lori aurelia williams. Through chinas harrowing, emotionally resonant story, for which lori aurelia williams won the penphyllis naylor working writer. When kambia elaine flew in from neptune is her first novel.
Lori aurelia williams, the acclaimed author of when kambia elaine flew in from neptune, presents an honest and endearing ya novel about. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their. When kambia elaine flew in from neptune 9780689845932. See all books authored by lori aurelia williams, including broken china, and when kambia elaine flew in from neptune, and more on. China cup cameron might miss school or fall asleep in class sometimes, but shes trying hard to be a good mother to amina, her twoyearold daughter.
Williams when kambia elaine flew in from neptune once again returns to a houston, tex. In her book titled when kambia elaine flew in from neptune the main character shayla lives in the poorer low town party of texas with her mama and her older sister tia. When kambia elaine flew in from neptune, is one of those heart targeting stories that aims for the best and hits straight in the middle. But the only place in town thats willing to hire a fourteenyearold highschool dropout is obsidian queens, a strip club, and china is forced to make some difficult and potentially selfdestructive decisions. Lori aurelia williams bookpage discover your next great book. An ala best book for young adults 2001 shayla dubois lives in a houston neighborhood known as the bottom, where life is colorful but never easy. Jane smileys new novel is enormous and overflowing a cheerful, generous monster of a book. This book and that is qualified as the hungry slopes can get you closer in turning into precious person. When kambia elaine flew in from neptune lori aurelia. Both when kambia elaine flew in from neptune and sula have at their cores stories of children who are forced to grow up too fast.
The part that i enjoyed the most about the book was where the setting took place. Bibliographic record and links to related information available from the library of congress catalog information from electronic data provided by the publisher. I always did right by amina even though it was sometimes major difficult to take care of a daughter that i loved with all my heart, but never wanted in the first place. Trade publishing international about scholastic customer service contact us. Born in houston, lori aurelia williams lives in austin. When kambia elaine flew in from neptune book by lori aurelia. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. When kambia elaine flew in from neptune open library. The orchestra pit by johanna wright nook book nook kids. So i just made another note to add to my blue notebook later, when the house had cooled off. Dec 02, 2015 told lyrically and gracefully by debut author lori aurelia williams, when kambia elaine flew in from neptune shows how complicated life can get when children are forced to grow up too quickly, while it also celebrates the bonds of a strong, loving family.
Born in houston, lori aurelia williams now lives in austin, texas. Book when kambia elaine flew in from neptune by lori aurelia williams. Lori aurelia williams, the acclaimed author of when kambia elaine flew in from neptune, presents an honest and endearing ya novel about what happens when a headstrong seventeen year old from houston, texas convinces her boyfriend to marry her, and then finds out that marriage isnt quite what she had in mind desperate to escape a neglectful mother and her string of boyfriends, maxine banks. When kambia elaine flew in from neptune by lori aurelia williams.
This realistic book concerns itself with the inhabitants of. Lori aurelia williams will read from when kambia elaine flew in from neptune on tuesday, april 18, at 7pm, in the tom lea room of. Jun 22, 2018 lori aurelia williams is the ya author of when kambia elaine flew in from neptune, broken china, maxine banks is getting married and shaylas double brown baby blues. The secrets and the shame of kambia elaine s life stay hidden until her next door neighbor, shayla, becomes a supportive friend that she confides in.
They tell of violence in the household, the effects of poverty. Browse books by lori aurelia williams broken china. The book is about these three young people working through some very complicated problems. The characters that are mentioned in the book are real enough to invite to a sunday dinner. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. Teachingbooks when kambia elaine flew in from neptune. When kambia elaine flew in from neptune by lori aurelia.
Maxine banks is getting married lori aurelia williams. This specific book was represented so why is the world has grown up. When kambia elain flew in from neptune by alexis april 2014. Her books, all set in the houstons 5th ward where williams grew up, tell the stories of young people caught up in.
Since the 2001 release of her debut novel from simon and schuster, when kambia elaine flew in from neptune, williams has been recognized as one of the freshest and most powerful voices in young adult literature. The secrets and the shame of kambia elaines life stay hidden until her next door neighbor, shayla, becomes a supportive friend that she confides in. Tias nature is boiling out of her like hot soup out of a pot, and. When kambia elaine flew in from neptune by williams, lori aurelia and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sample text for when kambia elaine flew in from neptune. Sample text for when kambia elaine flew in from neptune lori aurelia williams. Lori aurelia williams has marvelous control of language, plot pacing, and emotion.
When kambia elaine flew in from neptune was praised by critics and authors alike. Printz award winner angela johnson said that the novel, intrigues, breaks hearts, then soars, while twotime national book award finalist rita williamsgarcia called the novel one of those stories that shoots straight to the heart and hits dead. When tragedy befalls the small family, china must quit school and work full. The result is a book that children will consume with much delight. In the beginning there is a huge conflict between mama and tia about tia and being sexually active. When kambia elaine flew in from neptune paperback september 1, 2001 by lori aurelia williams author. When kambia elaine flew in from neptune lori aurelia williams. Williams is also a graduate of the university of texas at austin and recipient of a james a. What made you decide to write a companion to kambia elaine flew in from neptune.
The atmosphere of her book was constantly changing, which was good, because that way it did not become boring. When kambia elaine flew in from neptune has 7 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Up to 20 books are listed, in descending order of popularity. Lori aurelia williams, the acclaimed author of when kambia elaine flew in from neptune, presents an honest and endearing ya novel. Readers wanted to know what would happen next with kambia and shayla, and so did i. When kambia elaine flew in from neptune, was a great book for teenagers. Lori aurelia williams books list of books by author lori. Aug 20, 2007 when kambia elaine flew in from neptune by laurie aurelia williams intended audience. When kambia elaine flew in from neptune is by far one of the best ya novels ive read in a long time. Lori aurelia williams official publisher page simon.
When kambia elaine flew in from neptune by laurie aurelia williams intended audience. This sequel to when kambia elaine flew in from neptune 2000 stands firmly on its own merits. When kambia elaine flew in from neptune book, 2001. This interview was conducted via email in december 2000. Sep 10, 2008 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Through shaylas eyes, readers watch her family and friends take on adventures in which they never leave their neighborhood but still solve mysteries. Lori writes, i grew up poor, in a neighborhood where it was still. Author of when kambia elaine flew in from neptune, broken china, shaylas double brown baby blues, when kambia elaine flew neptune, when kambia elaine flew from neptune, when kambia elaine flew in from neptune, maxine banks is. Lori aurelia williams shayla, an aspiring writer growing up in a poor section of houston, cant figure out the new girl next door, kambia elaine, who tells fantastic stories.
Tias nature is boiling out of her like hot soup out of a pot, and kambia elaine just flew in from neptune. When kambia elaine flew in from neptune book by lori. Jul 03, 2016 told lyrically and gracefully by debut author lori aurelia williams, when kambia elaine flew in from neptune shows how complicated life can get when children are forced to grow up too quickly, while it also celebrates the bonds of a strong, loving family. In the summer of shaylas th birthday, she faces her painful relationship with her father, the nature of friendship, and her own developing identity. Maxine banks is getting married by lori aurelia williams. Lori aurelia williams, the acclaimed author of when kambia elaine flew in from neptune, presents an honest and endearing ya novel about what happens when a headstrong seventeen year old from houston, texas convinces her boyfriend to marry her, and. Its hard to believe this is the authors first book.
The author of several books for young adults including when kambia elaine flew in from neptune and broken china, ms. African american book festival texas book festival. She holds a masters degree in english from the university of texas at austin, where she was awarded both a james a. I had asthma pretty bad as a child, and i would often spend weeks lying in bed with only a. In this book, williams writes about difficult issues, such as poverty and abuse, delicately balancing compassion and sensitivity with realism. Review for when kambia elaine flew in from neptune reading. Michener fellowship and a scholarship in creative writing. However, maxine, through sheer force of character, holds readers interest.
Through chinas harrowing, emotionally resonant story, for which lori aurelia williams won the penphyllis naylor working writer fellowship while it was still a workinprogress, the author of when kambia elaine flew in from neptune creates a window into the alltooreal world of a teen mother faced with unthinkable choices. Michener alumna tells a story worth telling in her fourth. Lori aurelia williams has a magnificent structure of writing, as well as descriptions. Apr 14, 2000 when kambia elaine flew in from neptune, which could be termed a comingofadolescence novel, is both lovely and hardedged, full of charming and loving characters who happen to live in an often.
Bookpage had the opportunity to ask williams about the world of kambia elaine, and why this particular piece was her chosen path. When kambia elaine flew in from neptune and shaylas double brown baby blues. African american neighborhoods, fiction, african american girls, reading levelgrade 7, reading levelgrade 9, reading levelgrade 8, reading levelgrade 11, reading levelgrade 10, reading levelgrade 12. Lori aurelia williams is the author of when kambia elaine flew in from neptune and shaylas double brown baby blues. Author interview lori aurelia williams, author of when. When kambia elaine flew in from neptune large print book. Will shayla be able to get past kambia s stories twelveyearold shaylas life is in turmoil. I have to admit, i get upset when this happens, because i write about things that many young girls have. I wrote the book simply because i felt like there was more story to tell. When kambia elain flew in from neptune by alexis april. Books about african american girls what should i read next. Lori aurelia williams young shayla dubois spends a lot of time writing in order to avoid the dysfunctional state of her family. Lori aurelia williams writes with the confidence of a seasoned novelist and has an amazing talent for putting the confusion of adolescence into words.