How the Boogeyman Became a Poet

How the Boogeyman Became a PoetPoet, writer, and hip hop educator Tony Keith Jr. makes his debut with a powerful YA memoir in verse, tracing his journey from being a closeted gay Black teen battling poverty, racism, and homophobia to becoming an openly gay first generation college student who finds freedom in poetry. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, George M. Johnson, and Jacqueline Woodson. Tony dreams about life after high school, where his poetic voice can find freedom on

and plenty of pranks--perfect for fans of Dork Diaries and Diary of a Wimpy Kid

now an established classic--revised and with a new introduction by the author

December 2024

Publisher: Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

and the dark secrets the killings reveal

but his choice to let her flee dooms his hopes of becoming a warrior

and possible future through the interconnected stories of four fearless globe-trotting women

Based on a viral poem by Blaxican poet and activist Leslé Honoré

who discovers her love of dance through the ballet Coppélia--a story about a toymaker who devises a villainous plan to bring a doll to life

and the message of the gospel is the light

Ash has always felt alone

And if she does find a way to help the Revolution while being true to who she is