Grown

- Reviews -

"Grown is equal parts riveting and alarming. It asks hard questions about power, innocence, and who we, as a society, see as worth saving. A captivating and cautionary page-turner. --Ashely Woodfolk, author of When You Were Everything "Grown is equal parts riveting and alarming. It asks hard questions about power, innocence, and who we, as a society, see as worth saving. A captivating and cautionary page-turner. "--Ashely Woodfolk, author of When You Were Everything "Compelling; Jackson excels in writing books steeped in social commentary. "--Kirkus Reviews "Gripping in both its content and format. . . Jackson' s writing some of the best thrillers for teens these days. "--Booklist (starred review) "This heart-pounding, powerful story about a young girl trapped in a predator' s web holds up a devastating mirror to our society' s refusal to care about all victims. A call-out and condemnation of the celebrity-besotted culture that allows evil people to destroy lives. " --Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of Shout "This heart-pounding, powerful story about a young girl trapped in a predator' s web holds up a devastating mirror to our society' s refusal to care about all victims. A call-out and condemnation of the celebrity-besotted culture that allows evil people to destroy lives. "--Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of Shout "Tiffany D. Jackson has penned a riveting, powerful love story to Black girlhood and a haunting reminder of the ways in which their innocence is often stolen. Remarkable, suspenseful, and gut-wrenching, Grown is a masterfully told story that stays with you long after you put it down. "--Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give and On the Come Up "With a gripping plot and punch-to-the-heart stakes, Tiffany D. Jackson' s Grown exposes the underbelly of a tough conversation--the seductive abuse of older men who prey on teen girls--providing a searing examination of misogynoir, rape culture, and the vulnerability of young black girls. Groundbreaking, heart wrenching, and essential reading for all in the #MeToo era. " --Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles "With a gripping plot and punch-to-the-heart stakes, Tiffany D. Jackson' s Grown exposes the underbelly of a tough conversation--the seductive abuse of older men who prey on teen girls--providing a searing examination of misogynoir, rape culture, and the vulnerability of young black girls. Groundbreaking, heart wrenching, and essential reading for all in the #MeToo era. "--Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles Compelling; Jackson excels in writing books steeped in social commentary. --Kirkus Reviews Gripping in both its content and format. . . Jackson' s writing some of the best thrillers for teens these days. --Booklist (starred review) Praise for Let Me Hear a Rhyme * "Exceptional storytelling, well-crafted, true-to-life dialogue, and the richly drawn Brooklyn landscape will draw readers into this fast-paced blend of mystery, budding romance, and social commentary. . . Thoroughly engrossing and as infectious as Steph' s lyrics. " --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Praise for Let Me Hear a Rhyme: * "Exceptional storytelling, well-crafted, true-to-life dialogue, and the richly drawn Brooklyn landscape will draw readers into this fast-paced blend of mystery, budding romance, and social commentary. . . Thoroughly engrossing and as infectious as Steph' s lyrics. " --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Tiffany D. Jackson has penned a riveting, powerful love story to Black girlhood and a haunting reminder of the ways in which their innocence is often stolen. Remarkable, suspenseful, and gut-wrenching, Grown is a masterfully told story that stays with you long after you put it down. --Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give and On the Come Up “Jackson doesn' t hold anything back when it comes to the pain of abuse and the ramifications of turning a blind eye. It' s a frank, devastating read filled with real and flawed characters, and it' s a story that needs to be read. "--Booklist “The draw of this novel, which was inspired by actual events, lies in its interwoven themes of the effects of gentrification, especially on black residents whose connections, culture, and community become afterthoughts in the face of capitalism. A tragic and heartbreaking tale of love, loss, grief, growth, and perseverance. "--Kirkus Reviews * "Deftly chronicles the timely story of bold young talent gone too soon. . . Jackson scores a bull' s-eye with her passionate homage to black city life in the late ' 90s, yet it' s her earnest takes on creativity, love, and loss that are timeless. "--Publishers Weekly (starred review) * "Her novel effectively joins Ava DuVernay' s documentary 13th and Michelle Alexander' s The New Jim Crow (2010) to become another indictment of the penal system' s decimating power beyond its bars and, more subtly and refreshingly, a pro-reproductive-justice novel. Searing and true. "--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) * "Jackson' s sophomore novel features another ripped-from-the-headlines premise that will keep readers guessing through the final pages. Jackson' s characters and their heart-wrenching story linger long after the final page, urging readers to advocate for those who are disenfranchised and forgotten by society and the system. "--Publishers Weekly (starred review) * "Suspenseful without being emotionally manipulative, compelling without resorting to shock value, this is a tightly spun debut that wrestles with many intense ideas and ends with a knife twist that will send readers racing back to the beginning again. "--Booklist (starred review) * "The characters are complex, the situation unsettling, and the line between right and wrong hopelessly blurred. It' s also intensely relevant, addressing race, age, and mental illness within the criminal justice system. Well conceived and executed, this is an absorbing and exceptional first novel. "--Publishers Weekly (starred review) * "Jackson effortlessly weaves elements of suspense with issues of race, class, and gender, casting a harsh light on a world that often refuses to notice the disappearances of black and brown girls. The twist at the end is both gaspworthy and heartbreaking. "--Bulletin of the Center for Children' s Books (starred review) * "Jackson repeatedly proves that she is a titan among her peers, and her latest novel is no exception. . . Jackson weaves the three points of view together seamlessly, creating richly drawn and authentically real teen characters. "--ALA Booklist (starred review) * "Readers will feel connected to these teens' love of hip-hop, their loyalty to each other and their love for their community. . . offers moving portraits of young people. . . an engaging ode to ' 90s hip-hop and to love in many forms. "--BookPage (starred review) * "This thought-provoking thriller examines issues such as abuse, gentrification, and the marginalization of people of color with nuance and sensitivity. The narrative deftly moves back and forth between past and present, building to a devastating conclusion. A spellbinding, profoundly moving choice for YA collections. "--School Library Journal (starred review) * "This YA novel harmonizes music and prose to create a certified literary banger. "--Shelf Awareness (starred review) "Never have I read a story that so flawlessly hits the highest high and lowest low notes of Black girlhood in pursuit of the American Dream. Tiffany D. Jackson has done it again. "--Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin and Jackpot PRAISE FOR ALLEGEDLY: * "With remarkable skill, Jackson offers an unflinching portrayal of the raw social outcomes when youth are entrapped in a vicious cycle of nonparenting and are sent spiraling down the prison-for-profit pipeline. Dark, suspenseful. "--School Library Journal (starred review) PRAISE FOR MONDAY' S NOT COMING: “A mesmerizing, punch-in-the-gut story about the power of friendship and the horrors hiding right in front of us. "--Laurie Halse Anderson, author of Speak and Chains

- Author Bio -

Tiffany D. Jackson is the author of Allegedly, Monday' s Not Coming, and Let Me Hear a Rhyme. A TV professional by day, novelist by night, she received her bachelor of arts in film from Howard University and her master of arts in media studies from the New School. A Brooklyn native, she is a lover of naps, cookie dough, and beaches, currently residing in the borough she loves, most likely multitasking. You can visit her online at www. writeinbk. com.

- Full Details -

Status:	Active
ISBN-13:	9780062840363
Published:	29 Sep 2021
Published In:	United States
Imprint:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	400

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