Biographical Bibliography

     Collier, Laurie and Joyce Nakamura. Major Authors and Illustrators for Young Adults. Detroit: Gale Research, 1993.
     Garrett, Agnes and Helga P. McCue, eds.  Authors and Artists for Young Adults, Vol.4.  Detroit: Gale, 1989.

Books Adapted for Other Media

     The Young Landlords. Topol Productions.

Selected Awards and Honors

     Margaret Alexander Edwards Award, 1994

     Newbery Honor Book, 1989
     Scorpions

     Coretta Scott King Award
     The Young Landlords, 1980
     Motown and Didi, 1985
     Fallen Angels, 1989