My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich by Ibi Zoboi - ISBN: 9780399187353
Hardcover
In the summer of 1984, twelve-year-old Ebony-Grace of Huntsville, Alabama, visits her father in Harlem, where her fascination with outer space and science fiction interfere with her finding acceptance.

My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich

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  • Hardcover

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    27 August 2019

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Summary

National Book Award-finalist Ibi Zoboi makes her middle-grade debut with an unforgettable character- Ebony-Grace Norfleet, the sci-fi-obsessed granddaughter of one of the first black engineers to integrate NASA. Set in Harlem in the early days of hip-hop, My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich is a moving and hilarious story of girl finding a place and a voice in a world that’s changing at warp speed.National Book Award-finalist Ibi Zoboi makes her middle-grade debut with a moving story of a girl f…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780399187353
ISBN-10:0399187359
Author:Ibi Zoboi
Publisher:Dutton Books for Young Readers
Imprint:Dutton Books for Young Readers
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:256
Release Date:27 August 2019
Weight:354g
Dimensions:219mm x 149mm x 25mm
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Critics Review

A New York Times Bestseller”[Ebony-Grace’s] boundless faith in her dreams also brings to mind another high-flying science enthusiast who once advised, ‘Never be limited by other people’s imaginations.’ That speaker was Mae C. Jemison, an engineer, medical doctor, astronaut, and the first African American woman to go into space.“—New York Times Book Review “Filled with rich imaginative scenes and comics-style illustrations, this book will truly transport its readers to another world.”--Booklist“Highlights the importance of imagination and learning to celebrate what it means to be different in a world that demands conformity.”--Horn Book“Zoboi excels at resurrecting 1980s Harlem in her middle grade debut, expertly sprinkling in nostalgia-fueled references to break dancing, rap battles, and the rise of female MCs.”—Publishers Weekly

About The Author

Ibi Zoboi

Ibi Zoboi is a New York Times-bestselling author of books for children and young adults. Her debut novel,American Street,was a finalist for the National Book Award. She holds an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Born in Haiti and raised in New York City, she now lives with her family in New Jersey.

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