“A love letter to Harlem and hope. I Rise is smart and funny and
full of heart.*” Fourteen-year-old Ayo who has to decide whether
to take on her mother’s activist role when her mom is shot by
police. As she tries to find answers, Ayo looks to the wisdom of
her ancestors and her Harlem community for guidance. Ayo's mother
founded the biggest civil rights movement to hit New York City in
decades. It’s called ‘See Us’ and it tackles police brutality
and racial profiling in Harlem. Ayo has spent her entire life being
an activist and now, she wants out. She wants to get her first real
kiss, have a boyfriend, and just be a normal teen. When her mom is
put into a coma after a riot breaks out between protesters and
police, protestors want Ayo to become the face of See Us and fight
for justice for her mother who can no longer fight for herself.
While she deals with her grief and anger, Ayo must also discover if
she has the strength to take over where her mother left off. This
impactful and unforgettable novel takes on the important issues of
inequality, systemic racism, police violence, and social justice.
*Kwame Alexander, New York Times bestselling author
General
| Imprint: |
HarperCollins Publishers
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
November 2023 |
| Authors: |
Marie Arnold
|
| Dimensions: |
203 x 135mm (L x W) |
| Pages: |
320 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-06-331266-1 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
0-06-331266-2 |
| Barcode: |
9780063312661 |
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