I forgot some more. . .I read a lot:
Tina Turner's -- read that back in the 7th grade
Laughing in the Dark by Patrice Gaines -- Washington Post journalist
Soror KimL
I got MANCHILD in the 7th grade and have read it countless times. I have even taught the book with my Upward Bounders. Makes Me Wanna Holla is considered the modern Manchild. I can see the similarities.