![]() ![]() ![]() A former eighth grade English teacher, Acevedo sees these young talents not as rarities. "Acevedo's first novel, written in verse, centered on a teenage poet. Acevedo's clever imagery and explorations of language and culture make the journey not only beautiful, but thought-provoking." - Entertainment Weekly Emoni's headstrong perseverance is inspiring. "With the Fire on High is a worthy follow-up to Acevedo's nationally lauded debut. Readers of all sorts will find something to connect with in this honest and ultimately hopeful story." - Horn Book (starred review) "Acevedo continues to create beautifully realized characters with complex lives. Acevedo's second serving offers a much-needed nuanced exploration of teen parenting that belongs on all shelves." - School Library Journal (starred review) "The acclaimed author follows up her celebrated The Poet X with a love letter to food and a tribute to young, single mothers. With evocative, rhythmic prose and realistically rendered relationships and tensions, Acevedo's unvarnished depiction of young adulthood is at once universal and intensely specific." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) " stunning sophomore novel from National Book Award and Printz winner Acevedo. This sophomore novel is simply stunning." - Booklist (starred review) "Acevedo has done it again: the multi-award-winning author of The Poet X (2018) here delivers perfection. ![]()
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