A collection of short stories which takes readers through the minds of girls trying to define themselves while struggling to remain relevant to the boys in their lives. This is a complex, often humorous, always on-point exposition of black youth resolving to find self-worth.

So I ain't no good girl -- Girl, didn't I say I don't write letters? -- The ugly one -- Mookie in love -- Don't be disrespecting me -- I like white boys -- Jacobs's rules -- I know a stupid boy when I see one -- Hunting for boys -- Wanted: a thug -- Not a boy -- A letter to my daughter.