Fabiola Toussaint and her mom are leaving Haiti in hopes of moving to America for a better life. When Fabiola's mom is detained by immigration, Fabiola is forced to go alone to live with her aunt and cousins in Detroit. This sheltered, studious, and poor girl from Haiti is shocked to discover that her aunt and cousins are not who she thought they were. They are part of the fierce, dangerous, and broken part of Detroit's underbelly. As Fabiola struggles to fit in at her new home, the only person she can look to for wisdom is Papa Legba, a homeless man who Fabiolo believes has been sent to her for advice. When the police offer her a way to free her mom, Fabiolo must decide how much she is willing to give up for her American dream. This gorgeously written tale of the destruction of the American dream will leave you haunted. Fabiola is a strong girl who loves deeply, and you will dream with her as she fights to do what is right and protect the people she loves. Highly recommended!
American Street by Ibi Zoboi
Fabiola Toussaint and her mom are leaving Haiti in hopes of moving to America for a better life. When Fabiola's mom is detained by immigration, Fabiola is forced to go alone to live with her aunt and cousins in Detroit. This sheltered, studious, and poor girl from Haiti is shocked to discover that her aunt and cousins are not who she thought they were. They are part of the fierce, dangerous, and broken part of Detroit's underbelly. As Fabiola struggles to fit in at her new home, the only person she can look to for wisdom is Papa Legba, a homeless man who Fabiolo believes has been sent to her for advice. When the police offer her a way to free her mom, Fabiolo must decide how much she is willing to give up for her American dream. This gorgeously written tale of the destruction of the American dream will leave you haunted. Fabiola is a strong girl who loves deeply, and you will dream with her as she fights to do what is right and protect the people she loves. Highly recommended!
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AuthorMs. Smith has been the librarian at Washington HS in Sioux Falls, SD, since 2005. She enjoys reading, watching K-Dramas, Harry Potter and hanging out with her family. Archives
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