Step To This: So For Real Series

By Nikki Carter

Fifteen-year-old Gia Stokes knows exactly what she needs to make her life fantabulous:

- Get her mother Gwendolyn to let her relax her hair

- Find a boy to ask her out

- Get on the Hi-Steppers dance squad

Gia doesn't have the hair or the clothes, but she's got the moves and the attitude to make her sophomore year at Longfellow High unforgettable. But not everyone agrees, so Gia decides it's time for a makeover. With her stylish new look, she scores a date with hottie football player, Romeo, snags a spot on the Hi-Steppers dance squad, and makes a ton of new friends. Gia's on top of the world?until things go horribly wrong. Now Gia feels like all she has left is her mom and her faith. That's not going to stop Gia, she's just got to convince the Hi-Steppers and everyone else at school, to follow her lead and step to her beat.

Step to This is hot, it's new, it's now. . .with characters that leap from the pages, it's absolutely a must-read. --Monica McKayhan, Essence bestselling author of Indigo Summer

Filled with smart and witty characters, Step to This is a fun, fast-paced read teens will love. --Ni-Ni Simone, author of A Girl Like Me

Nikki Carter steps up and delivers a home run with her debut novel, Step to This. It's a real winner. --Chandra Sparks Taylor, author of Spin It Like That and The Pledge

Nikki Carter is a fresh, new voice in teen fiction Step to This has it all--drama, humor, and a lesson that everyone can learn from. Full of fun-loving, unforgettable characters that readers will love, Nikki has written a page-turner that will leave the reader wanting more --ReShonda Tate Billingsley, author of The Good Girlz series

Gia Stokes might be a Hi-Stepper, but this teen role model has both feet on the ground as she meets life's challenges with style and grace. Kudos to Nikki Carter for a great start in this fun and relevant teen series --Melody Carlson, author of The Carter House Girls, Diary of a Teenage Girl, TrueColors and The Secret Life of Samantha McGregor series

Step to This is a wonderful, witty tale that is full of laugh-out-loud moments and great lessons. --Victoria Christopher Murray, National bestselling author of The Divine Divas series

Fun, honest, and so for real . . . I loved Gia and cheered for her as she struggled to find where she fits with friends, family, and faith. Debut author Nikki Carter is now on my must-read list --Shelley Adina, author of the All About Us series

Step to This has alluring characters, wonderful scenes, and a fascinating premise. Nikki Carter has a real talent for writing stories that deal with real issues, but are gripping to read by teens and adults alike. --Jacquelin Thomas, author of The Divine Series

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758234392
• ISBN13: 9780758234391
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kensington -Teen/Dafina
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 14 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 9 and higher

Customer Reviews

This book made a non-reader read

I'm writing this review on behalf of my 13 year old daughter, she doesn't like reading but after getting punished during summer was looking for a few good books as entertainment. She found that and more in Nikki Carters "Step To This" from the So For Real Series. She was laughing and talking to me constantly about the characters. She finished this book in 1 1/2 day. She talked about them so much my niece wanted to know what she was talking about, we ended up giving her the first two books as well. It is also comforting as a parent to know that my child is getting age appropiate entertainment with a message.

Quinn love from wylie ,yexas

This book was really good its showed reality and the truth that happens in life. I like this book because it shows that you don't change for a person because they're really not your friend if they dont like you for you. I think the author did a good job on this book. It makes me wanna read the next book to see whats gonna happen in this series. I started reading the book on Saturday and finished in just two days. It was that good. I'm really not a fan of books so that says a lot about this book for me reading 219 pages in two days. This author did a great job and can't wait to read the next. GREAT JOB! NIKKI CARTER "TWO THUMBS UP"

The Business

Gia Stokes is in her second year of high school and is already looking forward to the possibilities the year will bring. She's set her sights on being apart of the Hi-Steppers, a dance squad. While she definitely has all of the right moves, Gia's exclusive style may be a little too different for the A squad. While riding the bench, Gia gives in to a make over with the hopes of finally fitting in. Packed away is her uniqueness and soon she becomes a different person. A clone, she's betrayed her best friend, lied to her mom and is catty with her cousin/best friend. It's not long before she learns that while she may have made some minor adjustments everyone isn't who they appear to be. Is Gia ready for change? Step To This is a fun, fast read by Nikki Carter. Carter has written a story about a remarkable young lady who is faced with choices. I love that the character is an average teen who marches to her own beat and has issues, yet doesn't mind sticking up for herself. I also enjoy that the book is a Christian teen book that is not preachy and adds to the story providing readers with authentic characters and situations. Step To This is definitely a paperback worthy of a recommendation for all. Reviewed by Nardsbaby for Urban Reviews

Da Bomb

Okay - so I'm showing my age. Teens don't say "da bomb" anymore. Sure didn't see it in the book, but what I did see deserves 5 stars for sure. Nikki Carter offers a great read for teens. I don't read YA fiction often, but I couldn't put this book down. Great characterization, strong story and some great life lessons. Don't hesitate to get this for your teens.

Step To This!

Step to This....has it all..... It doesn't miss a beat Read, as Gia learns to represent! By steppin' tru 2 tha One! Miss Regina The Queen Esther Movement