{"product_id":"matric-dance-tricia-mpisi-9781776459179","title":"Matric Dance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatric Dance\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heartfelt YA romantic comedy set in Johannesburg, South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere Kabibi Nkosi and her three best friends navigate love, friendship, and identity in the lead-up to their matric dance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDreaming of her own Cinderella moment, Kabibi wishes to catch the eye of her long-time crush, Brian. With plans falling apart and tensions growing, Kabibi faces colourism, insecurity, and the meaning of belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story interlaces South African, Congolese, and Korean influences, all shaped by the Korean wave. Through humour and warmth in a youthful African voice, Matric Dance explores girlhood, fandom, and first love. Romance intertwines with themes of identity, social inequality, and self-worth. Ultimately, this YA novel celebrates the messy journey of learning that being chosen starts with choosing yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tricia Mpisi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1776459172\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781776459179\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tw Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 312\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.74lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.26h x 5.82w x 0.78d","brand":"Tricia Mpisi","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48801379221759,"sku":"9781776459179","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/matric-dance-tricia-mpisi-9781776459179","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}