Allison Van Diepen

Snitch Allison Van Diepen

Brief Description: Julia DiVino tries hard not to get mixed-up with the gangs at South Bay High School, but when Eric Valiente enters into her life, everything changes. Marc Notes: Julia DiVino tries hard not to get mixed-up with the gangs at South Bay High School, but when Eric Valiente enters into her life, everything changes."Publisher Marketing: Julia swore she'd never join a gang--but for Eric, she'll risk everything. Now in trade paperback with a new cover, a gritty novel from the author of "Street Pharm." Lines are clearly marked at South Bay High School. It's mixed territory for the Crips and the Bloods, which means the drama never stops. Julia DiVino wants none of it. No colors, no C-Walks--it's just not her thing. But everything changes when Eric Valiente transfers to South Bay and rolls into her life. Lines are redrawn. And then they are crossed. Review Citations:

Publishers Weekly 12/03/2007 pg. 72 (EAN 9781416950301, Paperback)

Booklist 01/01/2008 pg. 63 (EAN 9781416950301, Paperback)

Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2008 pg. 534 (EAN 9781416950301, Paperback)

Multicultural Review 06/01/2008 pg. 86 (EAN 9781416950301, Paperback)

Wilson Middle/Junior Hi Catalo 01/01/2009 pg. 1029 (EAN 9781416950301, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:  Van Diepen, Allison Allison van Diepen is the author of Street Pharm, Snitch, Takedown, and other novels for teens. Her books have been named ala Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Readers and NYPL Books for the Teen Age. She lives with her family in Ottawa, Canada, where she also teaches high school.