Motown and Didi

Motown and Didi is a realistic fiction novel by Walter Dean Myers. It was first published in 1984 by Viking. It is centered on two African-American lovers living in Harlem, New York City, as they navigate life in the ghetto life and their romantic relationship.

Main characters
Motown – One of the main character in the story. He is Didi's lover, a loner, and named after the record company, Motown.

Didi – The other main character in the story. She dreams of moving out of Harlem using her scholarship offerings and grades. Like Motown, she is a loner. She takes care of her younger brother who later dies of a drug overdose.

Awards

 * Coretta Scott King Author Award