Ibi Zoboi
Author
Language
English
Appears on these lists
ALA Youth Media Awards 2024 - Young Adults
Black Authors of Young Adult Books
Tayshas List 2024 (Gr. 9+ )
Black Authors of Young Adult Books
Tayshas List 2024 (Gr. 9+ )
Description
Warrior Princess. That’s what Nigeria Jones’s father calls her. He has raised her as part of the Movement, a Black separatist group based in Philadelphia. Nigeria is homeschooled and vegan and participates in traditional rituals to connect her and other kids from the group to their ancestors. But when her mother—the perfect matriarch of their Movement—disappears, Nigeria’s world is upended. She finds herself taking care of her baby brother...