by Sister Souljah (Author)
A New York Times and USA TODAY Bestseller
"50 Most Impactful Black Books of the Last 50 Years." --Essence
Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read
The instant classic from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Life After Death brings the streets of New York to life in a powerful and utterly unforgettable novel. I came busting into the world during one of New York's worst snowstorms, so my mother named me Winter. Ghetto-born, Winter is the young, wealthy daughter of a prominent Brooklyn drug-dealing family. Quick-witted, sexy, and business-minded, she knows and loves the streets like the curves of her own body. But when a cold Winter wind blows her life in a direction she doesn't want to go, her street smarts and seductive skills are put to the test of a lifetime. Unwilling to lose, this ghetto girl will do
anything to stay on top.
Twenty-five years and over one million copies later,
The Coldest Winter Ever is a bestseller and a national treasure, a classic handed down from one reading generation to the next.
Whether you are reading it for the first time or have cherished it for years
, you
will never forget this Winter's tale.
Author Biography
Sister Souljah is a graduate of Rutgers University. During her college years, she was known for her powerful voice, sharp political analysis, cultural allegiance, community organizing, and for her humanity. Post-graduation, Sister Souljah earned the love and support of her African American community by creating a national youth and student movement. She is credited for serving homeless families, creating academic, cultural, and recreational after-school programs, weekend academies, and sleep-away summer camps. Partnering with major mainstream celebrities, she provided her efforts free to all young people and families in need. A multidimensional woman, Souljah was the only female performing artist and voice of Public Enemy. She is also a wife and a mother. A storyteller who makes the entire world her home, she lives wherever she is "pushing her pen."
Number of Pages: 384
Dimensions: 1.06 x 8.4 x 6.32 IN
Publication Date: September 20, 2005
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Coldest Winter Ever
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 4.8
Point Value: 18
