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Language: Infrequent Use,Language: Mild Language
A Bird in the Air Means We Can Still Breathe
By Mahogany L. Browne
Edition
By Mahogany L. Browne
Hardcover edition
Publisher Penguin Random House Imprint Crown ISBN9780593486474
A Bird in the Air Means We Can Still Breathe
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9780593486474J
In this poignant mixed voice, mixed form collection of interconnected prose, poems and stories, teen characters, their families, and their communities grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic. Amidst fear and loss, these New York City teens prevail with love, resilience and hope. From the award-winning author of Chlorine Sky and Vinyl Moon.
Grief, pain, hope, and love collide in this short story collection.
In New York City, teens, their families, and their communities feel the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amidst the fear and loss, these teens and the adults around them persevere with love and hope while living in difficult circumstances:
Malachi writes an Armageddon short story inspired by his pandemic reality.
Tariq helps their ailing grandmother survive during quarantine.
Zamira struggles with depression and loneliness after losing her parents.
Mohamed tries to help keep his community spirit alive.
A social worker reflects on the ways the foster system fails their children.
From award-winning author Mahogany L. Browne comes a poignant collection of interconnected prose, poems, and lists about the humanity and resilience of New Yorkers during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Grief, pain, hope, and love collide in this short story collection.
In New York City, teens, their families, and their communities feel the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amidst the fear and loss, these teens and the adults around them persevere with love and hope while living in difficult circumstances:
Malachi writes an Armageddon short story inspired by his pandemic reality.
Zamira struggles with depression and loneliness after losing her parents.
Mohamed tries to help keep his community spirit alive.
A social worker reflects on the ways the foster system fails their children.
From award-winning author Mahogany L. Browne comes a poignant collection of interconnected prose, poems, and lists about the humanity and resilience of New Yorkers during the Covid-19 pandemic.
City Life High (Grades9 & Up)
City Life High
City Life High (Grades9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
Teen readers looking for realistic portrayals of city life will connect with this compelling 12-book collection. Featuring contemporary stories with ethnically and culturally diverse characters, these titles explore real-world issues, urban experiences, and the vibrancy of city settings. Some selections may feature thought-provoking content that explores identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, strong language, social issues, and sensitive topics like sexual abuse and suicide.
12 books per Year
$259.20 per Year
Interests
Fiction, Mature Readers, Novels, Realistic Fiction
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POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Underage Use,Language: Strong Language,Sexual Content: Mild Sexual Content/Themes,Violence: General
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