An evocative and powerful coming-of-age story perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Jason Reynolds
In this stunning debut novel, Pushcart-nominated author Ibi Zoboi draws on her own experience as a young Haitian immigrant, infusing this lyrical exploration of America with magical realism and vodou culture.
On the corner of American Street and Joy Road, Fabiola Toussaint thought she would finally find une belle vie—a good life.
But after they leave Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Fabiola’s mother is detained by U.S. immigration, leaving Fabiola to navigate her loud American cousins, Chantal, Donna, and Princess; the grittiness of Detroit’s west side; a new school; and a surprising romance, all on her own.
- Publisher : Versify
- Publication date : May 1, 2018
- Edition : Reprint
- Language : English
- Print length : 352 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0062473050
- ISBN-13 : 978-0062473059
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Reading age : 14 - 17 years
- Dimensions : 5.31 x 0.79 x 8 inches
- Grade level : 9 and up