Why We Fly
$32.41
- Hardcover
320 pages
- Release Date
5 October 2022
Summary
From the New York Times bestselling authors of I’m Not Dying with You Tonight comes a heartfelt story about two teen girls—one Black, one white—whose friendship is tested by an act of rebellion against systemic racism.
With a rocky start to senior year, cheerleaders and lifelong best friends Eleanor and Chanel have a lot on their minds. Eleanor is still in physical therapy months after a serious concussion from a failed cheer stunt. Chanel starts making questionable decisions…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781492678922 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1492678929 |
| Author: | Kimberly Jones, Gilly Segal |
| Publisher: | Sourcebooks, Inc |
| Imprint: | Sourcebooks Fire |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 5 October 2022 |
| Weight: | 463g |
| Dimensions: | 218mm x 147mm x 27mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“Timely… Inspired by recent events, this novel will spark dialogue about race, class, privilege, and performative activism.” - Kirkus Reviews
“Co-authors extraordinaire, Jones and Segal, pen another compelling page-turner set in the world of cheerleading, where tensions rise between friends.” - Kim Johnson, author of This is My America, an NPR Best Book of the Year
“It would be a disservice not to include a copy of this book in every high school library.” - School Library Connection
“This book will be enjoyed by any reader who appreciates a well-told story, discussion about problems faced by today’s teenagers, and race issues relevant not only to the United States, but the world. Highly recommended.” - New York Journal of Books
“Timely… Inspired by recent events, this novel will spark dialogue about race, class, privilege, and performative activism.” - Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
Kimberly Jones
KIMBERLY JONES is the former manager of the bookstore Little Shop of Stories and currently works in the entertainment industry.
GILLY SEGAL spent her college years in Israel and served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). She is currently a lawyer for an advertising agency.
Both authors live in Atlanta, Georgia.
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