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A Bird in the Air Means We Can Still Breathe

A Bird in the Air Means We Can Still Breathe

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A 2025 National Book Award for Young People's Literature Nominee

Grief, pain, hope, and love collide in this short story collection.

In New York City, teens, their families, and their communities feel the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amidst the fear and loss, these teens and the adults around them persevere with love and hope while living in difficult circumstances: 

From award-winning author Mahogany L. Browne comes a poignant collection of interconnected prose, poems, and lists about the humanity and resilience of New Yorkers during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crown Books for Young Readers
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 11, 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593486471
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593486474
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 17 years
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.7 x 8.56 inches
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9