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Yasmin Shiraz is the Award Winning, Critically Acclaimed Author of Six books including Retaliation: A Novel and The Blueprint for My Girls series.
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Selected as A 2009 Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers by the American Library Association’s YALSA Division
When a popular high school girl is badly beaten in a fight borne from jealousy, the girl, her family and her DC community must choose whether to stay in the violent, dangerous status quo or rise above the violence and its deadly consequences that permeates every crevice of their community.
Below is the booktrailer for Retaliation.
About The Blueprint for My Girls by Yasmin Shiraz
- As featured in Ebony, Essence, Mothering Magazine and more.
Have you gone through something trying, shameful, or heartbreaking and wished someone had told you ahead of time how your troubles could have been avoided? The perfect guide book for teen girls 12-19.
The Blueprint for My Girls in Love addresses the tough questions that teen girls are asking about dating and relationships. Great for girls 12-19.
About Exclusive: A Novel by Yasmin Shiraz
- “Exclusive gives a unique glimpse into the sometimes treacherous and cutthroat entertainment industry.” – Urban Network Magazine
Tisha Ariel Nikkole has the beest job in the world -access to one of the most desired men in hip hop. But when here dreams and schemes don’t add up, she’s left wondering if the most desired man in hip hop is really the man for her.
About Privacy: A Novel by Yasmin Shiraz
- “Bold and gritty…mixed with interesting twists and turns.” – Books2Mention Magazine
The sequel to Exclusive. On trial for the attempted murder of a conniving woman who tried to ruin her life, journalist Tisha Ariel Nikkole focused on retaining her freedom and her sanity.
Hi Ms. Shiraz,
As you can see above, my name is Tanasha Driver and I am leaving this comment just to tell you how wonderful you are! The first time I heard you speak was at a Planned Parenthood Teen Conference at William Paterson University. That was also when I received your book Exclusive. After reading it over my Winter Vacation I am addicted to your writing. Not only was I intrigued by the plot of the story, it stood out to me from the typical gang related, shoot em up, reigning drug lord story i was used to reading. I had actually stopped reading so much because i was tired and frustrated with the type of books i described above. Thanks to you, I am back in the reading game again. So keep the good work and thanks again for writing such a great novel.
P.S. I am searching for Privacy! I am sure that it is just as great as your other creations!
-Tanasha Driver
1I am a teenage-im 15 yrz old and i read your book Retalization. I thought it was a really good book and i think that all teens should read it. I know a person who was killed because of violence and it really doesnt make sense. Before he tried to turn his life around it was too late. Books like these keep me motavited to follow my dreams and never give up….you know…you just gotta live your life and i expect to live mine to the fullest by becoming a doctor……
2Sincerly,
Erica