Daughters of Jubilation (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781481459501)

"A compelling story of first love and battling racism with a magical twist." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Well-told, fast-paced." --School Library Journal (starred review)

From the award-winning author of The Truth of Right Now comes a stunning, grounded fantasy in the vein of Dread Nation that follows a black teen as she finds her place among a family of women gifted with magical abilities.

In the Jim Crow South, white supremacy reigns and tensions are high. But Evalene Deschamps has other things to worry about. She has two little sisters to look after, an overworked single mother, and a longtime crush who is finally making a move.

On top of all that, Evvie's magic abilities are growing stronger by the day. Her family calls it jubilation--a gift passed down from generations of black women since the time of slavery. And as Evvie's talents waken, something dark comes loose and threatens to resurface...

And when the demons of Evvie's past finally shake free, she must embrace her mighty lineage, and summon the power that lies within her.

Author: Kara Lee Corthron
ISBN-10: 1481459503
ISBN-13: 9781481459501
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 10/13/2020
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.80w x 1.30d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4
Point Value: 12
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 511721 / Daughters of Jubilation


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 08/01/2020 pg. 84
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2020
Publishers Weekly 09/28/2020
Booklist 10/01/2020 pg. 55
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2020
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2021 pg. 100
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2021 - Superior,Well Above Average