"After Tupac and D Foster" by Jacqueline Woodson is a young adult novel published in 2008. The story follows the friendship between three girls growing up in Queens, New York in the 1990s: Neeka, the narrator; her best friend, the bookish and cautious narrator; and the wild and charismatic D Foster, who has recently moved to the neighborhood. The girls bond over their shared love of Tupac Shakur's music and their experiences growing up in a world shaped by poverty, racism, and violence. As they navigate their teenage years together, D Foster's past begins to catch up with her, and she must confront the painful reality of her family history. The novel explores themes of friendship, identity, and the power of music to provide solace and connection in difficult times.
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