Piri Thomas’s memoir Down These Mean Streets is an authentic and sharp account of growing up and living in Spanish Harlem. The book follows Piri through his adolescence filled with discrimination, drugs, and crime as he struggles with his racial identity among the Puerto Rican population. Students are sure to enjoy this gritty and honest portrayal of finding self-acceptance.
This book is eligible for Prestwick House paperback volume discounts. You'll always save at least 25% on any paperback you order. If the retail value of your order is at least $500, you'll save 30%. And if the retail value of your order is at least $2,500, you'll save 35% on all your paperbacks. The discount is applied at checkout.
| Retail value of your order | Savings on your paperbacks |
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| $2,500 or greater | 35% |
