★ “A breathtaking story about contemporary America that will serve as a mirror to some and a window for others, and it will stay with anyone who reads it.” - School Library Journal (starred review)

“Will reach young readers regardless of their background.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) ★ “Zoboi’s stunning debut intertwines mysticism and love with grit and violence…Fierce and beautiful.” - Booklist (starred review) “Zoboi urges us to examine the American dream to see if there is room within it to hold the ones we love - Ebony Magazine This book will take root in readers’ hearts.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ★ “Filling her pages with magic, humanity, tragedy, and hope, Zoboi builds up, takes apart, and then rebuilds an unforgettable story. ★ “Mixing gritty street life with the tenderness of first love, Haitian Vodou, and family bonds, the book is at once chilling, evocative, and reaffirming.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Self-assured, elegant and utterly captivating.” - New York Times Trapped at the crossroads of an impossible choice, will she pay the price for the American dream?

Just as she finds her footing in this strange new world, a dangerous proposition presents itself, and Fabiola soon realizes that freedom comes at a cost.

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. On the corner of American Street and Joy Road, Fabiola Toussaint thought she would finally find une belle vie-a good life.īut after they leave Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Fabiola’s mother is detained by U.S. 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. A National Book Award Finalist with five starred reviews and multiple awards!Ī New York Times Notable Book * A Time Magazine Best YA Book Of All Time* Publishers Weekly Flying Start * Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year * ALA Booklist Editors' Choice of 2017 (Top of the List winner) * School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * Kirkus Best Book of the Year * BookPage Best YA Book of the YearĪn evocative and powerful coming-of-age story perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Jason Reynolds

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