Reading Obsessed

Curated Book Lists

Social Media

  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • RSS
  • Home
  • Book Lists
  • Disclosure Policy
  • Affiliates Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy

American Street

Home > Books > American Street
American Street
Author: Ibi Zoboi
Series: 8 Novels Like The Hate U Give Book
Genre: Teen & Young Adult
Length: 334
ASIN: B01G1GDAEY

Moving from Haiti to America, Fabiola Toussaint is ready to leave her old life behind. Her reality comes crashing down when Fabiola's mother is detained by immigration. Navigating the streets of Detroit alongside her cousins, Fabiola learns everything comes at a cost.

Buy from Amazon
About the Book

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read my full disclosure policy.

Author’s description:

An evocative and powerful coming-of-age story perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Jason Reynolds

In this stunning debut novel, Pushcart-nominated author Ibi Zoboi draws on her own experience as a young Haitian immigrant, infusing this lyrical exploration of America with magical realism and vodou culture.

On the corner of American Street and Joy Road, Fabiola Toussaint thought she would finally find une belle vie—a good life.

But after they leave Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Fabiola’s mother is detained by U.S. immigration, leaving Fabiola to navigate her loud American cousins, Chantal, Donna, and Princess; the grittiness of Detroit’s west side; a new school; and a surprising romance, all on her own.

Just as she finds her footing in this strange new world, a dangerous proposition presents itself, and Fabiola soon realizes that freedom comes at a cost. Trapped at the crossroads of an impossible choice, will she pay the price for the American dream?

Other Books in "8 Novels Like The Hate U Give Book"
Long Way Down
Monday's Not Coming
Monster
The Poet X
All American Boys
Dear Martin
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
Look Inside
Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the page above are "affiliate links." This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission! I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Hannah Kercheval

Reading Obsessed | Book Lists | Hannah Kercheval

Welcome book lovers! Grab a coffee and find something new to read.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Copyright © 2022 · Delightful theme by Restored 316