American Street Paperback - 2018
by Zoboi, Ibi
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
A National Book Award finalist, this gritty and moving love story set in Detroit by a standout debut talent, herself a Haitian immigrant, addresses such important current issues as immigration, race, and class.
Description
Details
- Title American Street
- Author Zoboi, Ibi
- Binding Paperback
- Condition Used - Very Good
- Pages 352
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
- Date 2018
- Bookseller's Inventory # G0062473050I4N00
- ISBN 9780062473059 / 0062473050
- Weight 0.6 lbs (0.27 kg)
- Dimensions 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.9 in (19.81 x 13.21 x 2.29 cm)
- Ages 14 to UP years
- Grade levels 9 - UP
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Themes
- Ethnic Orientation: African American
- Ethnic Orientation: Multicultural
- Topical: Family
- Library of Congress subjects Mothers and daughters, Immigrants
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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From the rear cover
On the corner of American Street and Joy Road, Fabiola Toussaint thought she would finally find une belle vie--a good life.
But after they leave Port-au-Prince, -Haiti, Fabiola's mother is detained by U.S. immi-gration, leaving Fabiola to navigate her loud American cousins, -Chantal, -Donna, and Princess; the grittiness of -Detroit's west side; a new school; and a -surprising -romance, all on her own.
Just as she finds her footing in this strange new world, a dangerous proposition presents itself, and Fabiola soon realizes that freedom comes at a cost. Trapped at the crossroads of an -impossible choice, will she pay the price for the American dream?
In her stunning debut, Pushcart--nominated author Ibi Zoboi draws on her own experience as a young Haitian immigrant, infusing this lyrical exploration of -America with magical realism and Vodou culture. Unflinching yet filled with joy, American Street is an evocative and -powerful coming-of-age story.
Media reviews
Citations
- Voice of Youth Advocates, 06/01/2018, Page 0