Draper's novels are usually Young Adult/ Middle Grade Literature targeting African-American youth and are about their experiences. Reading Guide Questions Print Excerpt The novel opens with a powerful discussion of the power of words and language. Her short story "One Small Torch" ended up winning a short story contest held by Ebony magazine (and getting praise from Roots author Alex Haley) and from there Draper retired from teaching and continue to write fiction. Scholastic Press, 14.99 (102pp) ISBN 978-1-2 Two-time Coretta Scott King Awardwinner Draper. Draper was a former teacher and educator and started writing in 1990 after being challenged by a student. BUY THIS BOOK Sassy: Little Sister Is NOT My Name Sharon M. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Sassy 1: Little Sister Is Not My Name by Draper, Sharon Draper, Sharon M. Sharon Draper (sometimes credited as Sharon M. Draper's personal welcoming message to her website.
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