Week 6: Assignment 1:

I selected the urban fiction genre and discovered a lot by visiting the street fiction and urban reviews links. I think that the Urban Reviews link is a good resource for readers and up and coming writers of urban fiction to share their opinions and have their works reviewed and advertised for free. I liked the variety of subjects covered under the Urban Teen Fiction category of the Street Fiction link. I liked that these teen books are infused with aspects of pop culture like American idol, hot cars and high fashion to keep them interesting and relevant to young readers, while also tackling serious issues such as interracial love, teen pregnancy, breast cancer and drive by shootings. Some of the books, however, were suprisingly fluffy like Jason & Kyra by Dana Davidson and Perfect Joy by Stephanie Perry Moore,. These books did not really have the grittiness that I would expect from an urban fiction novel, but were relatable high school experiences of the average teen.