Homeboyz rugby football club is a rugby union club based in nairobi, kenya which currently plays in the kenya cup, the highest level of kenyan rugby. Adam graham podcasts every saturday with another episode from the 1950s dragnet radio series including insights, as well as humor and general oddity in the pre and post show wrapup. Alan lawrence stiomer homeboyz was a very interesting book i thought it was just another gang book, however it wasnt. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text. All of those relate to the essential question by becoming new things into the equation. I would recommend it to high schools, and some middle schools where the content would not be a problem. Listen to homeboyz audiobook by alan lawrence sitomer. The author of the book, alan lawrence sitomer, was californias 2007 teacher of the year. Find books like homeboyz from the worlds largest community of readers. This book does contain profanity and violence, although little seems gratuitous. So they put her case under rp,rt because they were tired of all of the violence. The character of teddy is sometimes secondary to social analysis, and at other times hes too much the superhero to seem reala consummate street fighter.
Homeboyz was a very interesting book i thought it was just another gang book. Among those rescued from the wave is a young vaudeville performer who later on obtains a position at a radio sending station. The character of teddy is sometimes secondary to social analysis, and at other times hes too much the superhero to seem reala consummate street fighter, a worldclass computer hacker and a handsome, smart boy with a penchant for trouble. I have been with k24 alfajiri for the last two years and its been amazing, the mother of one is married to homeboyz radio ceo dj john rabar. Hoopster, book 3 by alan lawrence sitomer, trailer by christina acosta of taft, texas. The book starts out with the killing of gang member and an innocent girl and it picks up talking about the how the family deals with their loss. Homeboyz unabridged homeboyz unabridged audiobook, by alan sitomer.
A description of tropes appearing in homeboys in outer space. Teddy, is what interested me the most about this book. Homeboyz summary and analysis freebooknotes found 5 sites with book summaries or analysis of homeboyz. The major characters in the book are micah, teddy, mrs. If you read this book i guarantee you will like it, everyone that i recommended it to read it and thought it was good. However, the fastpaced plot and lurking threat of violence will capture readers attention. Spark your imagination and listen as your favorite disney and pixar stories and characters come to life. It is the third and final book of the hoopster trilogy. When his sister is shot and killed in a gangland driveby shooting, teddy plots revenge, and the tension of this gritty and violent story lies in just how he will do it. From the fogbound shores of san francisco to the insurance investigations of radio s famous expense account investigator. We specialize in sound, lighting, set design, special effects and led video wall for all event types, whether they be weddings, catwalk fashion shows or festivals. This radio station plays various genres of music 24 hours live online. Homeboyz book report by jerinakole stanford on prezi.
I am a radio show host at kenyan radio station homeboyz radio abbreviated as. The main character, teddy, has the body of a greek god, is a self taught expert in martial arts. This book along with others will enable me conplete this dream and teach me about the old techology of tube radios. Alan is also the author of hiphop poetry and the classics, a text used in classrooms across the united states to engage disengaged students. Homeboyz by alan lawrence sitomer worcester academy english 8. Listen to radio s famous gumshoes and wellremembered cops. In honor of junes lgbt pride month, i thought it would be worthwhile to explore another letter. Homeboyz radio home boyz radio is nairobis number one urban radio station. If youre writing a homeboyz essay and need some advice, post your alan lawrence sitomer essay question on our facebook page where fellow bookworms are always glad to help. Homeboyz is an urban fiction, mystery book by alan lawrence sitomer.
Recommended by amy coward, librarian, virginia, usa. The boys first book of radio and electronic s is as good now as it was in the early 60s. Complete my todays todo list learn 2 languages, foreign and local polish my projects finish my current book collection finish my current. If you read this book i guarantee you will like it, everyone that i recommended it to read it. Though the music on his radio brings him joy, the boy is sad to bid farew. The author of the book, alan lawrence sitomer, was. Radio boy by christian oconnell paperback harpercollins. Homeboyz hoopster trilogy by sitomer, alan lawrence and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Some of the most notable programmes of homeboyz radio are gmoney in the morning, jam session, the juice and uptown nights. When teddy andersons little sister tina is gunned down randomly in a driveby shooting, the gangstas who rule the streets in the anderson familys rapidly deteriorating neighborhood dismiss the incident as just another case of rp, rtwrong place, wrong time.
Stream radio drama podcasts free internet radio tunein. Computer whiz teddy and his family are sent reeling after his little sister tina is killed in the crossfire of a driveby shooting. When his little sister is killed by a stray bullet from a handgun he decides to seek revenge on the person he holds responsible. During the course of the book, homer, inspired by read full character analysis homer hickam sr. If there is a homeboyz sparknotes, shmoop guide, or cliff notes, you can find a link to each study guide below. These ya books feature bisexual characters, either in a starring role or in a significant secondary role. After reading this book i now have the basic knowlege of old time tube radios. The boys first book of radio and electronics alfred morgan on. Toting his omnipresent radio, diego and his family of migrant farm workers leave a tiny cabin and head for the cabbage fields. Teddy wants revenge and begins planning how to get it. Jerinakole stanford additional information rp,rt wrong place wrong time.
Hes often responsible for obtaining materials for the bcmas rocket designs, and while his schemes often fail, hes responsible for many important rocket supplies. Homeboyz is the final volume in his young adult trilogy of novels that began with the hoopster and hiphop high school. The events of homeboyz takes place four to five years after the events in hip hop high school. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Rocket boys characters from litcharts the creators of. Cops assumed tina was a soon to be gang member if not one already.
Tinga tinga puts kenyan animation on the map the africa report. The books main character is 17yearold dixon theodore anderson, nicknamed teddy. In 2005, rodney joined homeboyz entertainment as a radio and tv show presenter and producer, while also lecturing at the homeboyz dj academy when he was all of 20 years. The characters are handdrawn and then animated at homeboyz animation, part of the homeboyz group that includes recording studios, radio stations.
The book won the top ten picks for reluctant young adult readers award from the american library association in 2008. Founded in 2009, homeboyz rugby had a stint in the 2010 national sevens circuit playing in three of the five tournaments in the circuit and the eric shirley shield, which they won in their. Rocket boys characters from litcharts the creators of sparknotes. The book gets very tense and exciting at some points of the story for example, near the end of the book you do not want to put the book down it gets so exciting. The radio boys are at ocean point fixing a lightning arrester when they see a motor boat dash into a rowboat and several people go overboard. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject. Since the kids didnt listen they were just like oh. Teddys entire neighborhood is overrun by gangsters and his sister, tina, is killed in a crossfire. Last month, i talked about ya books featuring asexual characters. Meanwhile, sidney, who had also learnt under mr french, joined xfm as a dj. Comic that tackles real life issues scores big as creators. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Two 23rd century black guys from the ghetto get into. Click to read more about homeboyz by alan lawrence sitomer.
This book is originally written by alan lawrence sitomer. Seventeenyearold teddy anderson is best known by his street name tbear. Initially, when i started to read this book, i thought it was unrealistic. When teddys little sister,tina,was gunned down in a driveby shooting, the gang members who rule the streets in the anderson familys rapidly deteriorat. Alan lawrence sitomer conflict the character traits of teddy anderson, the main character, are shorttempered, intelligent, and unforgiving. Homeboyz is a 2007 young adult fiction novel written by california teacher alan lawrence sitomer. This is a popular urban radio station based in nairobi.
Teddy is a computer hacker and a very intelligent young man, and also. Mugabi performs an excerpt from his experimental novel, dear philomena, 2020. I have to love the main character in a book to enjoy the book. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the homeboyz novel article. Homeboyz radio is nairobis home of hiphop culture and sports.