When life falls apart for Buddy and his father, and when Angela is attacked at home, they take action to create their own way of … June Jordan was a poet, essayist, journalist, dramatist, activist, and educator known for challenging oppression through her inspirational words and actions. His Own Where is the story of Buddy, a fifteen-year-old boy whose world is spinning out of control. It was originally published in 1971 but was recently reissued by The Feminist Press. His Own Where was one of The New York Times' Most Outstanding Books and was on the American Library Association's list of Best Books in 1971. He meets Angela, whose angry parents accuse her of being "wild." His Own Where was one of The New York Times' Most Outstanding Books and was on the American Library Association's list of Best Books in 1971. It is notable for being written entirely in what we now call Black English. About the Author June Jordan (1936-2002) was a poet, essayist, journalist, dramatist, activist, and educator known for challenging oppression through her inspirational words and actions. About the Author June Jordan (1936-2002) was a poet, essayist, journalist, dramatist, activist, and educator known for challenging oppression through her inspirational words and actions. His Own Where by the late poet June Jordan is a short YA book that reads more like a prose poem. His Own Where was one of The New York Times' Most Outstanding Books and was on the American Library Association's list of Best Books in 1971.