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Chlorine Sky

A Novel

Mahogany L. Browne

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English
Random House Inc
16 May 2023
A novel-in-verse about a young girl coming-of-age and stepping out of the shadow of her former best friend. Perfect for readers of Nikki Grimes and Jason Reynolds.

""Mahogany L. Browne's debut YA is an absolute masterpiece. It will leave you breathless."" -Elizabeth Acevedo, New York Times bestselling author of The Poet X

""An absolute masterpiece."" -Elizabeth Acevedo, New York Times bestselling author of The Poet X

From the first ever poet-in-residence at Lincoln Center comes a bold coming-of-age story told in verse about a young womanwho loses a best friend, but finds herselfin the process.

The joys of basketball, the tumult of high school, and the bonds of family are lyrically woven together in this must-read novel.

With Lay Li I don't have to think too hard I'm the friend of the star & I don't mind, not at all It gives me time to think about my dreams & the WNBA But when I call Lay Li & she don't pick up A pit in my stomach grows like a redwood tree

Sky is used to standing in the shadow of her best friend. Lay Li is the sun everyone orbits around. But since high school started, Lay Li has begun attracting the attention of boys, and Sky is left out in the cold. The only place Sky can find her footing is on the basketball court. With each dribble of the ball, Sky begins to find her own rhythm. Lay Li may always be the sun, but that doesn't mean Sky can't shine on her own.

With gritty and heartbreaking honesty, a critically acclaimed poet, delivers her first novel in verse about broken promises, fast rumors, and learning to generate your own light.

""A story about heart and backbone, and one only Mahogany L. Browne could bring forth."" -Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Long Way Down
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Imprint:   Random House Inc
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 210mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 7mm
Weight:   137g
ISBN:   9780593176429
ISBN 10:   0593176421
Pages:   144
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 14 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Mahogany L. Browne is the executive director of JustMedia, a media- literacy initiative designed to support the ground-work of criminal justice leaders and community members. This position is informed by her career as a writer, organizer, and educator. Mahogany has received fellowships from Agnes Gund, AIR Serenbe, Cave Canem, Poets House, Mellon Research, and Rauschenberg, and she founded the diverse literary campaign the Woke Baby Book Fair. She is also the author of Chlorine Sky, Woke- A Young Poet's Call to Justice, Woke Baby, Black Girl Magic, the poetry collection I Remember Death by Its Proximity to What I Love, and Vinyl Moon. Mahogany is based in Brooklyn, New York, and is the first-ever poet in residence at Lincoln Center. You can find Mahogany online at mobrowne.com and @mobrowne.

Reviews for Chlorine Sky: A Novel

A profound reminder that sometimes the most revolutionary thing a girl can be is herself. I couldn't put it down. --Nic Stone, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin A story about heart and backbone, and one only Mahogany L. Browne could bring forth. --Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Long Way Down Browne's searing and poignant writing will undoubtedly bring readers back to her stories again and again. --Renee Watson, New York Times bestselling author A searing voice that commands attention. --Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of the Belles series Chlorine Sky is a vivid literary balm that animates the English language with rhythm, heart, and radical truth telling love. --Aja Monet, Nuyorican Poets Cafe Grand Slam Champion A remarkable, compelling voice. --The Bulletin, Starred Review A coming-of-age novel for Black girls who have been told they're too much and yet never enough. --Kirkus Reviews


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