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Vinyl Moon

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

By Mahogany L. Browne

By Mahogany L. Browne
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By Mahogany L. Browne
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    About Vinyl Moon

    A teen girl hiding the scars of a past relationship finds home and healing in the words of strong Black writers. A beautiful sophomore novel from a critically acclaimed author and poet that explores how words have the power to shape and uplift our world even in the midst of pain.

    When Darius told Angel he loved her, she believed him.
     
    Angel feels out of sync with the rhythms of her new neighborhood. At school, she can’t shake the feeling everyone knows what happened—and how it was her fault. The only place that makes sense is Ms. G’s  class. And as Angel becomes immersed in her revolutionary literature course, the words of Black writers like Toni Morrison, James Baldwin, and Zora Neale Hurston speak to her and begin to heal the wounds of her past.
     
    Award-winning author Mahogany L. Browne weaves together prose, poems, and vignettes to tell the story of Angel, a young woman whose past was shaped by domestic violence but whose love of language and music and the gift of community grant her the chance to find herself again.

    About Vinyl Moon

    A teen girl hiding the scars of a past relationship finds home and healing in the words of strong Black writers. A beautiful sophomore novel from a critically acclaimed author and poet that explores how words have the power to shape and uplift our world even in the midst of pain.

    “A true embodiment of the term Black Girl Magic.” –Booklist
     
    When Darius told Angel he loved her, she believed him. But five weeks after the incident, Angel finds herself in Brooklyn, far from her family, from him, and from the California life she has known.
     
    Angel feels out of sync with her new neighborhood. At school, she can’t shake the feeling everyone knows what happened—and that it was her fault. The only place that makes sense is Ms. G’s class. There, Angel’s classmates share their own stories of pain, joy, and fortitude. And as Angel becomes immersed in her revolutionary literature course, the words from Black writers like Toni Morrison, James Baldwin, and Zora NEale Hurston speak to her and begin to heal the wounds of her past.

    This stunning novel weaves together prose, poems, and vignettes to tell the story of Angel, a young woman whose past was shaped by domestic violence but whose love of language and music and the gift of community grant her the chance to find herself again.

    About Vinyl Moon

    A teen girl hiding the scars of a past relationship finds home and healing in the words of strong Black writers. A beautiful sophomore novel from a critically acclaimed author and poet that explores how words have the power to shape and uplift our world even in the midst of pain.

    “A true embodiment of the term Black Girl Magic.” –Booklist
     
    When Darius told Angel he loved her, she believed him. But five weeks after the incident, Angel finds herself in Brooklyn, far from her family, from him, and from the California life she has known.
     
    Angel feels out of sync with her new neighborhood. At school, she can’t shake the feeling everyone knows what happened—and that it was her fault. The only place that makes sense is Ms. G’s class. There, Angel’s classmates share their own stories of pain, joy, and fortitude. And as Angel becomes immersed in her revolutionary literature course, the words from Black writers like Toni Morrison, James Baldwin, and Zora NEale Hurston speak to her and begin to heal the wounds of her past.

    This stunning novel weaves together prose, poems, and vignettes to tell the story of Angel, a young woman whose past was shaped by domestic violence but whose love of language and music and the gift of community grant her the chance to find herself again.

    About Vinyl Moon

    A teen girl hiding the scars of a past relationship finds home and healing in the words of strong Black writers. A beautiful sophomore novel from a critically acclaimed author and poet that explores how words have the power to shape and uplift our world even in the midst of pain.

    “A true embodiment of the term Black Girl Magic.” –Booklist
     
    When Darius told Angel he loved her, she believed him. But five weeks after the incident, Angel finds herself in Brooklyn, far from her family, from him, and from the California life she has known.
     
    Angel feels out of sync with her new neighborhood. At school, she can’t shake the feeling everyone knows what happened—and that it was her fault. The only place that makes sense is Ms. G’s class. There, Angel’s classmates share their own stories of pain, joy, and fortitude. And as Angel becomes immersed in her revolutionary literature course, the words from Black writers like Toni Morrison, James Baldwin, and Zora NEale Hurston speak to her and begin to heal the wounds of her past.

    This stunning novel weaves together prose, poems, and vignettes to tell the story of Angel, a young woman whose past was shaped by domestic violence but whose love of language and music and the gift of community grant her the chance to find herself again.

    About Vinyl Moon

    A teen girl hiding the scars of a past relationship finds home and healing in the words of strong Black writers. A beautiful sophomore novel from a critically acclaimed author and poet that explores how words have the power to shape and uplift our world even in the midst of pain.

    “A true embodiment of the term Black Girl Magic.” –Booklist
     
    When Darius told Angel he loved her, she believed him. But five weeks after the incident, Angel finds herself in Brooklyn, far from her family, from him, and from the California life she has known.
     
    Angel feels out of sync with her new neighborhood. At school, she can’t shake the feeling everyone knows what happened—and that it was her fault. The only place that makes sense is Ms. G’s class. There, Angel’s classmates share their own stories of pain, joy, and fortitude. And as Angel becomes immersed in her revolutionary literature course, the words from Black writers like Toni Morrison, James Baldwin, and Zora NEale Hurston speak to her and begin to heal the wounds of her past.

    This stunning novel weaves together prose, poems, and vignettes to tell the story of Angel, a young woman whose past was shaped by domestic violence but whose love of language and music and the gift of community grant her the chance to find herself again.

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    About Mahogany L. Browne

    Mahogany L. Browne, selected as Kennedy Center’s Next 50, is the executive director of JustMedia, artistic director of Urban Word, a writer, playwright, organizer, and educator. Browne has received fellowships from Arts for Justice, Air Serenbe, Cave Canem, Poets House,… More about Mahogany L. Browne

    About Mahogany L. Browne

    Mahogany L. Browne, selected as Kennedy Center’s Next 50, is the executive director of JustMedia, artistic director of Urban Word, a writer, playwright, organizer, and educator. Browne has received fellowships from Arts for Justice, Air Serenbe, Cave Canem, Poets House,… More about Mahogany L. Browne

    About Mahogany L. Browne

    Mahogany L. Browne, selected as Kennedy Center’s Next 50, is the executive director of JustMedia, artistic director of Urban Word, a writer, playwright, organizer, and educator. Browne has received fellowships from Arts for Justice, Air Serenbe, Cave Canem, Poets House,… More about Mahogany L. Browne

    About Mahogany L. Browne

    Mahogany L. Browne, selected as Kennedy Center’s Next 50, is the executive director of JustMedia, artistic director of Urban Word, a writer, playwright, organizer, and educator. Browne has received fellowships from Arts for Justice, Air Serenbe, Cave Canem, Poets House,… More about Mahogany L. Browne

    About Mahogany L. Browne

    Mahogany L. Browne, selected as Kennedy Center’s Next 50, is the executive director of JustMedia, artistic director of Urban Word, a writer, playwright, organizer, and educator. Browne has received fellowships from Arts for Justice, Air Serenbe, Cave Canem, Poets House,… More about Mahogany L. Browne

    Product Details

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Poetry | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Paperback | $10.99
    Published by Ember
    Jun 06, 2023 | 176 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593176467

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Poetry | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Jan 11, 2022 | 176 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593176436

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Poetry | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Hardcover | $21.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Jan 11, 2022 | 176 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593176443

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Poetry | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Jan 11, 2022 | 176 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593176450

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Poetry | Audiobooks | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Audiobook Download | $15.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Jan 11, 2022 | 298 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593506455
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    Praise

    Praise for Vinyl Moon:
    “Powerful and life-affirming.” —Brendan Kiely, New York Times bestselling co-author of All American Boys

    “Interweave[s] poetry and prose… portraying with nuance a group of Brooklyn teens unpacking their traumas and finding their joy.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

    “A beautiful love letter to Brooklyn, Black authors, and the beats that create the soundtrack of a young life evolving.” –Kirkus Reviews

    Browne’s bold imagining of robust support systems, reliable friendships, and assertive self-discovery offers a thoughtful roadmap for teens navigating tough times.” –The Bulletin

    “An important asset for all school and library collections.” –SLJ

    Praise for Chlorine Sky:
    “A remarkable, compelling voice that will draw readers both reluctant and eager and make them want to hear more.” –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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