Ein schwarzes und ein weißes Mädchen. Eine Stadt in Flammen. Nur gemeinsam können sie überleben. Lena hat Stil, einen coolen Freund und einen Plan. Campbell dagegen will einfach nur das Jahr an der neuen Schule schaffen. Als die Mädchen ein Footballmatch besuchen, geraten sie plötzlich in eine Masseneskalation. Eine Eskalation, die von Hass und Gewalt getragen ist und bei der sich beide unverhofft Seite an Seite wiederfinden. Lena und Campbell sind nicht befreundet. Doch das ist unwichtig, wenn die Stadt in Flammen steht und man aufeinander angewiesen ist, will man die Nacht überleben ... Ein aufwühlender und hochaktueller Roman von Autorenduo Kimberly Jones und Gilly Segal, der ein Schlaglicht wirft auf Rassismus und ethnische Beziehungen.
Kimberly Jones Ordine dei libri (cronologico)
Kimberly Jones porta una prospettiva unica alla letteratura YA, affinata dalle sue profonde radici nella vendita di libri e dalla sua leadership nei popolari club del libro. Il suo vasto background, che spazia dal cinema e dalla televisione a ruoli di consulenza nell'istruzione e nelle selezioni letterarie, informa la sua avvincente narrazione. Jones crea romanzi accattivanti che risuonano con i giovani lettori, riflettendo la sua passione per la diversità e la navigazione nel panorama mediatico contemporaneo. La sua influenza è evidente nel suo impegno comunitario e nel suo approccio distintivo alla scrittura per un pubblico di giovani adulti.
I'm Not Dying with You Tonight
- 272pagine
- 10 ore di lettura
An absolute page-turner, this compelling novel is sure to make an impact. Following two teen girls—one black, one white—it explores their confrontation with racial inequality as they navigate a violent race riot engulfing their city. Lena, with her killer style and ambition, believes she’s destined for greatness. In contrast, Campbell is simply trying to survive her new school year. When both attend a Friday-night football game, chaos erupts, born from violence and hate, forcing them together in a life-or-death situation. Despite their differences and lack of understanding, they must rely on each other to survive the night. This book is ideal for sparking conversations about prejudice and racial tension in America, as well as for parents and educators seeking multicultural and African American literature for teens. It has garnered praise as a vital addition to the YA race relations canon and is described as an incendiary experience that tackles difficult questions about privilege and violence. The authors have crafted a timely and addictive debut that challenges readers to reflect on friendship and understanding in the face of chaos.