Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty

Set in 1990s Los Angeles, Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty is a single-issue graphic novel from Lee & Low Books that explores the real-life tragedy of eleven-year-old Robert "Yummy" Sandifer. Written by G. Neri and illustrated by Randy DuBurke, the story unfolds through the eyes of a classmate trying to understand how a child could become caught in gang violence. This stark, compassionate work offers a powerful entry point for discussing systemic issues and the human cost of inner-city street life.