Bright Red Fruit
by Elhillo, SafiaDescription
An unflinching, honest novel in verse about a teenager's journey into the slam poetry scene and the dangerous new relationship that could threaten all her dreams. From the award-winning poet and author of HOME IS NOT A COUNTRY. A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Bad girl. No matter how hard Samira tries, she can't shake her reputation. She's never gotten the benefit of the doubt--not from her mother or the aunties who watch her like a hawk. Samira is determined to have a perfect summer filled with fun parties, exploring DC, and growing as a poet--until a scandalous rumor has her grounded and unable to leave her house. When Samira turns to a poetry forum for solace, she catches the eye of an older, charismatic poet named Horus. For the first time, Samira feels wanted. But soon she's keeping a bigger secret than ever before--one that that could prove her reputation and jeopardize her place in her community. In this gripping coming-of-age novel from the critically acclaimed author Safia Elhillo, a young woman searches to find the balance between honoring her family, her artistry, and her authentic self.
| Author(s): | Elhillo, Safia |
|---|---|
| Format: | Hardcover |
| ISBN-10: | 0593381203 |
| Language: | English |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Publication Date: | 2024-02-06 |
| Publisher: | Make Me a World |
| Weight: | 1.1 Pounds |
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