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     Sonia Hayes Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
Sonia Hayes' new novel for teens, Ms. Thang ISBN 0-9777573-0-7 192 pages/ $13.95 POPULARITY / FRIENDSHIP / PEER PRESSURE / LIFE-CHANGING CHOICES  Ms. Thang is a story of three friends who are on a quest to become popular during their sophomore year of high school in Atlanta, Georgia. Shaniqua’s attempts to look and act sexy attracts the attention of Jordan, a teenager too full of himself. Brittany and Natasha warn their friend to stay away from Jordan, but Shaniqua thinks it’s just jealousy talking. After a one-time sexual tryst with Jordan, Shaniqua discovers two devastating outcomes that will last her entire lifetime. Though Brittany tries to be there for her friend, she has her own personal crisis to deal with—an accident that threatens her future as a pianist. Natasha, tall and awkward, meets Stephen, an artist who sees her real beauty and wants to help her start a modeling career—he shows her that what makes her look different is something to be proud of. Of all the valuable life lessons that the girls learn, the most important is that no matter what happens their friendship is forever. This novel reveals a rare but dignified portrait of a young girl struggling to come to terms with her pregnancy. Even more importantly, Ms. Thang, is the first novel that illustrates the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases and the harsh consequences of unprotected sex in our society. This story is one many teens will be able to relate to and be inspired by its important message of knowing oneself and being true to self, without fear, compromise or ever having the need to succumb to peer pressure. Ms. Thang is available for purchase at www.soniahayes.com, www.amazon.com, Border’s bookstores and Waldenbooks. The suggested retail price is $13.95. ISBN 0-9777573-0-7. For more information, contact Sonia Hayes at booking@soniahayes.com. |
