Summary
“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 …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593176399 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593176391 |
| Author: | Mahogany L. Browne |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Crown Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 13 April 2021 |
| Weight: | 308g |
| Dimensions: | 139mm x 210mm |
| Audience Age: | 14 |
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Critics Review
“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
Mahogany L. Browne
Mahogany L. Browne is a California-born, Brooklyn-based writer, educator, activist, mentor, and curator. She has published several books of poetry and is an Urban Word NYC Artistic Director, founder of Women Writers of Color Reading Room, and Director of BLM@Pratt Programming. She facilitates performance poetry and writing workshops throughout the country.
Mahogany’s poetry picture books include Black Girl Magic and Woke Baby.
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