I'm in 9th grade and I have to pick a book that's non-fiction and/or a book by an ethnic author (asian, african-american, etc). I can't really decide what kind of book I want to read. I love Jane Eyre, The Tenth Power (part of the Chanters of Tremaris trilogy), and Eragon/Eldest. Yes, I know these are fiction and most of these are fantasy books but something like that. Full of adventure, romance. Just a wonderful book that gives you a rush after you're read it. Yeah, I'm just a little specific.....(I just read The Tenth Power and it's like my new all-time favorite)
*If you want to read The Tenth Power, you should first read The Singer of All Songs and The Waterless Sea (in that order). Amazing trilogy!!!
2006-10-22 04:17:54 · 8 answers · asked by Jackie 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Other - Entertainment
Several. My first choice would be "How to Talk Dirty and Influence People" by Lenny Bruce.
For a list of works by and about Indigenous people of North America, see the site below:
2006-10-22 04:28:05 · answer #1 · answered by Richard 7 · 65⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-15 07:30:40 · answer #2 · answered by josepa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Opposite of Fate - (Asian American) Amy Tan, she is the author of The Joy Luck Club and this is her Autobiography
I know Why the Caged Bird sings -( African American) Maya Angelou -excellent book and I'm surprised with you in the ninth grade your teacher's haven't assigned it.
No Disrespect - Sister Souljah -( African American) author of The Coldest Winter Ever. No Disrespect is a very good book and will keep your interest from cover to cover. It's the story of her life. How she started rapping, got involved in politics and stood up for woman's rights.
Makes Me Want to Holler - ( African American)Nathanael Mc Call - Autobiography about a man growing up in the ghetto and having to deal with gangs and how he made it out
Monster - (African American) Sanyika Shakur - autobiography of a gang member. He was a member of the Crips in LA
Happy Reading!
2006-10-22 05:13:53 · answer #3 · answered by WillLynn 1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read at least one book a week, sometimes more, but I have NEVER selected a book because of it's authors: gender, race, age or ethnic group.
EVERY book is written by a member of an ethnic group.
Your teacher is a racist
For an excellent non-fiction book, try THE GREAT ESCAPE by Paul Brickhill
It details how a group of allied prisoners escaped from a German Prisoner of war camp.
Other non fiction books to consider, a biography or autobiography of a comedian. They are usually funny and an easy read.
2006-10-22 04:24:41 · answer #4 · answered by Grundoon 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I dont think the teacher is racist but instead trying to get kinds away from main stream writers which to be honest are mainly white.
There are a great many writers out there...
I would suggest Tiger Claw by Shawn Singh Baldwin..adventure, mystery..set during world war 2
2006-10-22 04:27:48 · answer #5 · answered by muggin_girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Discovery and Conquest of Mexico by Bernal Diaz
2006-10-22 04:27:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read The Eyes of The Dragon by Stephen King, it's GREAT!
2006-10-22 04:19:40 · answer #7 · answered by MazdaMatt 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the reference desk at your local public library (or call them). They will give you tons of ideas.
2006-10-22 04:22:57 · answer #8 · answered by KayGeeTX 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋