American Street (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780062473042)

A National Book Award Finalist with five starred reviews and multiple awards!

A New York Times Notable Book * A Time Magazine Best YA Book Of All Time* Publishers Weekly Flying Start * Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year * ALA Booklist Editors' Choice of 2017 (Top of the List winner) * School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * Kirkus Best Book of the Year * BookPage Best YA Book of the Year

An evocative and powerful coming-of-age story perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Jason Reynolds

In this stunning debut novel, 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.

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. immigration, 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?

Author: Ibi Zoboi
ISBN-10: 0062473042
ISBN-13: 9780062473042
Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Language: English
Published: 02/14/2017
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.60w x 1.30d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.4
Point Value: 11
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 187750 / American Street

Award: National Book Awards - Finalist

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 11/15/2016
Publishers Weekly 11/21/2016
Booklist 12/15/2016 pg. 48
School Library Journal 02/01/2017 pg. 109
Shelf Awareness 02/17/2017
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2017 pg. 101