Snitch [Paperback]

Julia swore she’d never join a gang—but for Eric, she’ll risk everything. Now in trade paperback with a new cover, a gritty novel from the author ofStreet Pharm.

Lines are clearly marked at South Bay High School. It’s mixed territory for the Crips and the Bloods, which means the drama never stops.

Julia DiVino wants none of it. No colors, no C-Walks—it’s just not her thing.

But everything changes when Eric Valienté transfers to South Bay and rolls into her life. Lines are redrawn. And then they are crossed.Snitch

THE DEAN’S OFFICE

People always make it sound like God is a man. But we’ve got no proof of that.”

Everybody gasped. Then a few snickers and giggles.

I felt myself blush, but I hurried on. “The whole idea of God looking like a man is a European concept. Back in Ancient Greece—”

“You saying God is a girl?” Eddie Evans shouted. “So God’s got titties and a—”

The class erupted in laughter.

I kicked my volume up. “No, that’s not what I’m saying. God is not male or female.”

“So God is a transvestite?” Jay shouted from the back row.

“Not a transvestite, dumbass, a hermaphrodite,” Cassie said. “That’s when you got a package and a coochie.”

Ms. Howard’s face reddened. I didn’t know if she was going to pass out or go postal. She yelled at everyone to settle down, but no one paid attention. She turned on me. “Just hand in your paper and sit down. We’ve heard enough.”

“You’re not gonna let me present it? I spent a lot of time on this.”

“Too bad you didn’t choose a more appropriate topic.”

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