Everything Within and In Between

Everything Within and In Between
Nikki Barthelmess
Our Price:
NZ$ 39.99
Hardback
h210 x 140mm - 336pg
11 Nov 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9780062976901
Out Of Stock
Currently no stock in-store, stock is sourced to your order
Color Me In meets I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter in Everything Within and In Between, a deeply honest coming-of-age story about reclaiming a heritage buried under assimilation, the bonds within families, and defining who you are for yourself. For Ri Fernandez' s entire life, she' s been told, "We live in America and we speak English. " Raised by her strict Mexican grandma, Ri has never been allowed to learn Spanish. What' s more, her grandma has pulled Ri away from the community where they once belonged. In its place, Ri has grown up trying to fit in among her best friend' s world of mansions and country clubs in an attempt try to live out her grandmother' s version of the "American Dream. "In her heart, Ri has always believed that her mother, who disappeared when Ri was young, would accept her exactly how she is and not try to turn her into someone she' s never wanted to be. So when Ri finds a long-hidden letter from her mom begging for a visit, she decides to reclaim what Grandma kept from her: her heritage and her mom. But nothing goes as planned. Her mom isn' t who Ri imagined she would be and finding her doesn' t make Ri' s struggle to navigate the interweaving threads of her mixed heritage any less complicated. Nobody has any idea of who Ri really is-not even Ri herself. Everything Within and In Between is a powerful new young adult novel about one young woman' s journey to rediscover her roots and redefine herself from acclaimed author Nikki Barthelmess.
"Barthelmess' story thoughtfully explores intergenerational cultural dynamics and racial microaggressions as it follows Ri on her journey of self-discovery. An honest and engaging narrative. " -- Kirkus Reviews "This lush coming-of-age tale will fire readers' emotions as they follow Ri' s quest to learn more about her heritage . . . full of hope and realistic situations, [it] will speak to those who enjoy stories exploring identity and true purpose. " -- Booklist "Barthelmess examines identity, complicated intergenerational relationships, and the power of connection to one' s cultural heritage and community with sincerity and insight in this nuanced contemporary coming-of-age novel. Readers will find much to love in Ri' s journey as she sets out to define who she is and what she wants for herself. " -- Publishers Weekly "A relatable, compelling, and powerful story that offers a way forward, a way to reclaim and redefine one' s self. " -- Randy Ribay, author of the National Book Award finalist Patron Saints of Nothing "An earnest and heartfelt look at biracial identity, complicated family dynamics, and the discovery of awho we are and who we hope to become. " -- Crystal Maldonado, author of Fat Chance, Charlie Vega "A hopeful coming-of-age story about new friendships, first love, and figuring out how to bridge two worlds. It' s a tender novel that glimmers with all of the wonder of self-discovery. " -- Monica Gomez-Hira, author of Once Upon a Quinceanera "A moving story about family, the challenges facing biracial teens, and the importance of forgiveness. " -- Ismee Williams, author of This Train Is Being Held A stunning story about having faith in oneself, one' s friends, and one' s family. Ri and all the people she loves are so real and full of heart that it' s impossible not to root for them" -- Samantha Mabry, author of Tigers, Not Daughters
Nikki Barthelmess is an author of young adult books, including The Quiet You Carry, Quiet No More, and Everything Within and in Between. While growing up in foster care, Nikki found solace in books and writing. A former journalist, Nikki lives in sunny Santa Barbara with her husband, daughter, and diva of a corgi. When not reading or working on her books, Nikki loves advocating for the rights of current and former foster youth, jogging near the beach, and trying to convince her abuelita that feminism means it' s okay that her husband does all the cooking.
Status: Indent title, imported to order
ISBN-13: 9780062976901
Published: 11 Nov 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: HarperTeen
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Hardback
Height: 210mm
Width: 140mm
Weight: 404g
Pages: 336

In stock - for items in stock we aim to dispatch the next business day. For delivery in NZ allow 2-5 business days, with rural taking a wee bit longer.

Locally sourced in NZ - stock comes from a NZ supplier with an approximate delivery of 7-15 business days.

International Imports - stock is imported into NZ, depending on air or sea shipping option from the international supplier stock can take 10-30 working days to arrive into NZ. 

Pre-order Titles - delivery will vary depending on where the title is published, if local stock is available in NZ then 5-7 business days, for international imports it can be 10-30 business days. In all cases we will access the quickest supply option.

Delivery Packaging - we ship all items in cardboard sleeves or by box with either packing paper or corn starch chips. (We avoid using plastics bubble bags)

Tracking - Orders are delivered by track and trace courier and are fully insured, tracking information will be sent by email once dispatched.

View our full Order & Delivery information