145th Street: Short Stories - Engaging Urban Fiction for Book Clubs & Literature Lovers | Perfect for Reading, Discussion & Classroom Use

I bought this book for struggling readers in my college reading classes, many of whom are urban African-Americans. It is difficult to find upbeat, yet gritty literature which features people of color. I like that the stories' viewpoints vary from a cop whose district is Harlem to young people who live in the area to a drug addict, all of whom are given humane treatment. I won't know what my students will think until next Fall, but other instructors have recommended this book. It is also short and we read/respond to a lot of nonfiction, so it will fit in nicely.