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Jan 12, 2021 | ISBN 9780593176399 | Young Adult Buy
Jan 12, 2021 | ISBN 9780593176405 | Young Adult Buy
Jan 12, 2021 | ISBN 9780593176412 | Young Adult Buy
Jan 12, 2021 | 126 Minutes | Young Adult Buy
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Jan 12, 2021 | ISBN 9780593176399 | Young Adult
Jan 12, 2021 | ISBN 9780593176405 | Young Adult
Jan 12, 2021 | ISBN 9780593176412 | Young Adult
Jan 12, 2021 | ISBN 9780593343777 | Young Adult
126 Minutes
A novel-in-verse about a young girl coming-of-age and stepping out of the shadow of her former best friend. Perfect for readers of Elizabeth Acevedo and Nikki Grimes.“Mahogany L. Browne’s debut YA ia an absolute masterpiece. It will leave you breathless.” -Elizabeth Acevedo, New York Times bestselling author of The Poet X She looks me hard in my eyes& my knees lock into tree trunksMy eyes don’t dance like my heartbeat racingThey stare straight back hot daggers.I remember things will never be the same.I remember things.With gritty and heartbreaking honesty, Mahogany L. Browne delivers a novel-in-verse about broken promises, fast rumors, and when growing up means growing apart from your best friend.
Mahogany L. Browne is a California-born, Brooklyn-based writer, educator, activist, mentor, and curator. She has published several books of poetry, and she is an Urban Word NYC Artistic Director (as seen on HBO’s Brave New Voices), founder of Women Writers… More about Mahogany L. Browne
“A profound reminder that sometimes the most revolutionary thing a girl can be is herself. I couldn’t put it down.” —Nic Stone, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin“A story about heart and backbone, and one only Mahogany L. Browne could bring forth.” —Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Long Way Down“Browne’s searing and poignant writing will undoubtedly bring readers back to her stories again and again.” —Renée Watson, New York Times bestselling author“A searing voice that commands attention.” —Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of the Belles series“Chlorine Sky is a vivid literary balm that animates the English language with rhythm, heart, and radical truth telling love.” —Aja Monet, Nuyorican Poets Café Grand Slam Champion“A remarkable, compelling voice.” —The Bulletin, Starred Review “A coming-of-age novel for Black girls who have been told they’re too much and yet never enough.” —Kirkus Reviews
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