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In this face-to-face investigation of the African AIDS pandemic, journalist Nicole Itano actually lives with the families of three African women diagnosed with AIDS and describes their diagnosis, symptoms, and coping strategies. Itano also studies the new AIDS treatments and prevention being tried in African communities.

Describes the daily life, family, friends, school, and amusements of a Zulu boy living on the east coast of South Africa.

Jamela wants sparkly "princess shoes" to go with her new birthday dress, but Mama makes her buy practical school shoes instead.

Explores the challenges, pastimes, and customs of teens in South Africa and features at-a-glance looks at the county's people, government, economy, and geography. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, a timeline, and further reading sources.

Chronicles the successes, as well as the infighting, that occurred within the soccer league that formed inside the brutal prison on Robben Island, off the coast of South Africa, during apartheid.

Examines the historical forces that led to the development of the system of apartheid, what life was like under the system for both blacks and whites, and the efforts that caused the end of this system.

Presents the story of Nkosi Johnson, a South African boy born with AIDS who became an inspiration to thousands of people suffering from the disease because he believed that every child's life was important.

Selection of writings from the Black Consciousness movement leader addressing such themes as political ethnicism, racism, recovery and restoration of African culture within South Africa, and the need for Black solidarity.

Jamela gets in trouble when she takes the expensive material intended for a new dress for Mama, parades it in the street, and allows it to become dirty and torn.