The First Part Last

Angela Johnson

May 2010 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

Bobby's a classic urban teenager. He's restless. He's impulsive. But the thing that makes him different is this: He's going to be a father. His girlfriend, Nia, is pregnant, and their lives are about to change forever. Instead of spending time with friends, they'll be spending time with doctors, and next, diapers. They have options: keeping the baby, adoption. They want to do the right thing.
If only it was clear what the right thing was.

Ratings and reviews

The First Part Last was an absolute excellent book to read. It was so interesting to me to hear and acknowledge teenage pregnancy through the eyes of a male. This story was so intriguingly realistic. It embodies the thorough, patience, immaturities, and ignorance of any urban adolescent. Stunningly beautiful, pitifully tragic, and completely heart-touching. A motivating read. It had me, a fifteen year old, in tears. Simply exceptional.

This is my favorite book I read this book in 10th grade and loved the book ever since I own 2copies of this book never read a better book than this great for teenager's because what happens in this book can happen to anybody in real life

This has to be one of the best books I've ever read. It's filled with emotions and will bring emotions out if you!!

About the author

Angela Johnson has won three Coretta Scott King Awards, one each for her novels The First Part Last, Heaven, and Toning the Sweep. The First Part Last was also the recipient of the Michael L. Printz Award. She is also the author of the novels Looking for Red and A Certain October. Her books for younger readers include the Coretta Scott King Honor Book When I Am Old with You, illustrated by David Soman; Wind Flyers and I Dream of Trains, both illustrated by Loren Long; and Lottie Paris Lives Here and its sequel Lottie Paris and the Best Place, both illustrated by Scott M. Fischer. Additional picture books include A Sweet Smell of Roses, Just Like Josh Gibson, The Day Ray Got Away, and All Different Now. In recognition of her outstanding talent, Angela was named a 2003 MacArthur Fellow. She lives in Kent, Ohio. Visit her at AJohnsonAuthor.com.