I'm Not Dying with You Tonight by Gilly Segal - ISBN: 9781492678892
Hardcover
Two girls must survive a city ablaze with racial riots tonight.

I'm Not Dying with You Tonight

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  • Hardcover

    272 pages

  • Release Date

    6 August 2019

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Summary

From #OwnVoices debut author duo Gilly Segal and Kimberly Jones comes a page-turning and timely story about two teenage girls—one black, one white—who only have each other to get through the violent race riots enveloping their city over the course of one night.

An NAACP Image Award Nominee, I’m Not Dying with You Tonight follows two teen girls—one black, one white—who have to confront their own assumptions about racial inequality as they rely on each other to get through the …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781492678892
ISBN-10:1492678899
Author:Gilly Segal, Kimberly Jones
Publisher:Sourcebooks, Inc
Imprint:Sourcebooks Fire
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:272
Release Date:6 August 2019
Weight:400g
Dimensions:215mm x 150mm x 27mm
Audience Age:14-17
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Critics Review

“This YA novel is important reading for both teenagers and adults alike.” - HelloGiggles

“An absolute page turner, I’m Not Dying with You Tonight is a compelling and powerful novel that is sure to make an impact.” - Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give
“A vital addition to the YA race relations canon.” - Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin
“An astounding achievement. This novel is an incendiary experience, one that does not shy away from difficult questions about privilege and violence. But Jones and Segal don’t hold our hands to provide us easy answers; this is a book meant to be devoured in a single sitting and discussed for years to come.” - Mark Oshiro, Schneider Family Book Award Winner – 2019 for Anger is a Gift
“I’m Not Dying With You Tonight is a powerful examination of privilege, and how friends are often found in surprising places. Jones and Segal have penned a page-turning debut, as timely as it is addictive.” - David Arnold, New York Times bestselling author of Mosquitoland and Kids of Appetite
“Captivating and poignant, I’m Not Dying With You Tonight will stay with you long after you turn the last page.” - Marieke Nijkamp, #1 New York Times bestselling author of This is Where It Ends
“A powerful examination of society and perspective that shows the dangers in failing to challenge our biases. A must-read.” - Lamar Giles, critically acclaimed author of Spin
“This is a book that is sure to make young readers think, highlighting the importance of understanding different perspectives as its chapters alternate between Lena’s and Campbell’s points of view. An eye-opening read that will be useful for starting conversations in group settings.” - Booklist
“Each chapter keeps the pages turning until a satisfying, but unpredictable, ending. Highly recommended…Librarians will want to ­purchase this ­relevant and discussion-­worthy YA ­novel.” - School Library Journal
“This YA novel is important reading for both teenagers and adults alike.” - HelloGiggles
“This co-written novel delivers an explosive story, exploring complicated issues as two girls try to survive a horrifying evening. It’s not to be missed.” - Paste Magazine

About The Author

Gilly Segal

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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