{"product_id":"forever-is-now-mariama-j-lockington-9780374388881","title":"Forever Is Now","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSCHNEIDER FAMILY BOOK AWARD WINNER \u003c\/b\u003e● \u003cb\u003eA poignant and lyrical young adult novel-in-verse about a Black teen coming of age in an anxiety-inducing world, from the author of \u003ci\u003eFor Black Girls Like Me\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eIn the Key of Us\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eI'm safe here.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThat's how Sadie feels, on a perfect summer day, wrapped in her girlfriend's arms. School is out, and even though she's been struggling to manage her chronic anxiety, Sadie is hopeful better times are ahead. Or at least, she thought she was safe. When her girlfriend reveals some unexpected news and the two witness a violent incident of police brutality unfold before them, Sadie's whole world is upended in an instant. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eI'm not safe anywhere.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThat's how Sadie feels every day after--vulnerable, uprooted. She retreats inside as the weeks slip by and relies on her phone to stay connected to the outside world. When Sadie's therapist gives her a diagnosis for her debilitating panic--agoraphobia--she starts on a path of acceptance and healing. Meanwhile, Sadie's best friend, Evan, updates her on the protests taking place in their city. Sadie wants to be a part of it, to use her voice and affect change. But how do you show up for your community when you can't even leave your house? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eI can build a safe place inside myself.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThat's what Sadie learns over the course of one life-changing summer, with some help from her family, her best friend, an online platform for activists, and a magnetic crush she develops for the new boy next door. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom Schneider Family Book Award and Stonewall Honor-winning author Mariama J. Lockington comes \u003ci\u003eForever is Now, \u003c\/i\u003ea powerful young adult novel-in-verse about mental health, love, family, Black joy, and finding your voice and power in an unforgiving world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mariama J. Lockington\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0374388881\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780374388881\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/23\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.50w x 1.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Upper Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e522172 \/ Forever Is Now\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Schneider Family Book Award - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/13\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/15\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2023 - Book Of Special Distinction\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/30\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2023 pg. 115\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/06\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2023 - Superior,Well Above Average","brand":"Mariama J. Lockington","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44070724043007,"sku":"9780374388881","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3db03d69-e168-49ea-b2b6-67ca8a6dc7ba.jpg?v=1685431994","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/forever-is-now-mariama-j-lockington-9780374388881","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}