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Chlorine Sky

By Mahogany L. Browne

By Mahogany L. Browne

By Mahogany L. Browne

By Mahogany L. Browne

By Mahogany L. Browne

By Mahogany L. Browne

By Mahogany L. Browne

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By Mahogany L. Browne
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    About Chlorine Sky

    “An absolute masterpiece.” -Elizabeth Acevedo, New York Times bestselling author of The Poet X

    From the first ever poet-in-residence at Lincoln Center comes a bold coming-of-age story told in verse about a young woman who loses a best friend, but finds herself in the process. The joys of basketball, the tumult of high school, and the bonds of family are lyrically woven together in this must-read novel.

    With Lay Li I don’t have to think too hard
    I’m the friend of the star
    & I don’t mind, not at all
    It gives me time to think about my dreams & the WNBA
    But when I call Lay Li & she don’t pick up
    A pit in my stomach grows like a redwood tree
     
    Sky is used to standing in the shadow of her best friend. Lay Li is the sun everyone orbits around. But since high school started, Lay Li has begun attracting the attention of boys, and Sky is left out in the cold. The only place Sky can find her footing is on the basketball court. With each dribble of the ball, Sky begins to find her own rhythm. Lay Li may always be the sun, but that doesn’t mean Sky can’t shine on her own.
     
    With gritty and heartbreaking honesty, a critically acclaimed poet, delivers her first novel in verse about broken promises, fast rumors, and learning to generate your own light.
     
    “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

    About Chlorine Sky

    “An absolute masterpiece.” -Elizabeth Acevedo, New York Times bestselling author of The Poet X

    From the first ever poet-in-residence at Lincoln Center comes a bold coming-of-age story told in verse about a young woman who loses a best friend, but finds herself in the process. The joys of basketball, the tumult of high school, and the bonds of family are lyrically woven together in this must-read novel.

    With Lay Li I don’t have to think too hard
    I’m the friend of the star
    & I don’t mind, not at all
    It gives me time to think about my dreams & the WNBA
    But when I call Lay Li & she don’t pick up
    A pit in my stomach grows like a redwood tree
     
    Sky is used to standing in the shadow of her best friend. Lay Li is the sun everyone orbits around. But since high school started, Lay Li has begun attracting the attention of boys, and Sky is left out in the cold. The only place Sky can find her footing is on the basketball court. With each dribble of the ball, Sky begins to find her own rhythm. Lay Li may always be the sun, but that doesn’t mean Sky can’t shine on her own.
     
    With gritty and heartbreaking honesty, a critically acclaimed poet, delivers her first novel in verse about broken promises, fast rumors, and learning to generate your own light.
     
    “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

    About Chlorine Sky

    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 trunks
    My eyes don’t dance like my heartbeat racing
    They 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.

    About Chlorine Sky

    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 trunks
    My eyes don’t dance like my heartbeat racing
    They 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.

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    About Mahogany L. Browne

    Mahogany L. Browne is the executive director of JustMedia, a media- literacy initiative designed to support the ground-work of criminal justice leaders and community members. This position is informed by her career as a writer, organizer, and educator. Mahogany has… More about Mahogany L. Browne

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    Product Details

    Category: Poetry | Teen & Young Adult Fiction

    Paperback | $10.99
    Published by Ember
    Feb 07, 2023 | 144 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593176429

    Category: Poetry | Teen & Young Adult Fiction

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Jan 12, 2021 | 192 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593176399

    Category: Poetry | Teen & Young Adult Fiction

    Hardcover | $20.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Jan 12, 2021 | 192 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593176405

    Category: Poetry | Teen & Young Adult Fiction

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Jan 12, 2021 | 192 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593176412

    Category: Poetry | Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $11.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Jan 12, 2021 | 126 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593343777

    Praise

    “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

    Awards

    American Library Association’s YALSA Quick Pick SELECTION 2022

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