{"product_id":"not-so-pure-and-simple-9780062349194","title":"Not So Pure and Simple","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHysterical. I couldn't put it down.\" (Nic Stone) I laughed, I gasped, I church grunted through every chapter. (Tiffany D. Jackson) Heartfelt and hilarious on every page  (Justin A. Reynolds)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 starred reviews  * An Indie Next List Pick \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-time Edgar Award finalist Lamar Giles spotlights the consequences of societal pressure, confronts toxic masculinity, and explores the complexity of what it means to be a \"real man.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDel has had a crush on Kiera Westing since kindergarten. And now, during their junior year, she's finally available. So when Kiera volunteers for an opportunity at their church, Del's right behind her. Though he quickly realizes he's inadvertently signed up for a Purity Pledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis dad thinks his wires are crossed, and his best friend, Qwan, doesn't believe any girl is worth the long game. But Del's not about to lose his dream girl, and that's where fellow pledger Jameer comes in. He can put in the good word. In exchange, Del just has to get answers to the Pledgers' questions...about sex ed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith other boys circling Kiera like sharks, Del needs to make his move fast. But as he plots and plans, he neglects to ask the most important question: What does Kiera want? He can't think about that too much, though, because once he gets the girl, it'll all sort itself out. Right?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith true-to-life characters and a straightforward handling of sex, including often ignored aspects of male sexuality, Giles's thoughtful, hilarious read offers a timely viewpoint on religion, toxic masculinity, and teen sexuality. (\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e, An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eTracey Baptiste\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Jumbies\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Giles, Lamar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/21\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quill Tree Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780062349194\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.80w x 1.30d","brand":"Lamar Giles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32745528754251,"sku":"9780062349194","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/1697\/6715\/products\/img_9fbfdb94-c87e-477e-9637-a294c56a35a4.jpg?v=1597703473","url":"https:\/\/blackbookstore.com\/products\/not-so-pure-and-simple-9780062349194","provider":"Black Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}