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American Street

By: Ibi Zoboi
Narrated by: Robin Miles
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A National Book Award Finalist with five starred reviews and multiple awards!

A New York Times Notable Book * A Time Magazine Best YA Book of All Time * A Parade Best Young Adult Book of All Time * A Kirkus Best Book Of the Century * Publishers Weekly Flying Start * Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year * ALA Booklist Editors' Choice of 2017 (Top of the List winner) * School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * Kirkus Best Book of the Year * BookPage Best YA Book of the Year

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?

Caribbean Creators Coming of Age Difficult Situations Emigration & Immigration Family Family & Relationships Fantasy Fiction Literature & Fiction Magic Magical Realism Science Fiction & Fantasy Heartfelt Royalty
Compelling Plot • Cultural Representation • Excellent Voice Acting • Beautifully Etched Characters • Magical Realism

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Outstanding performance! Hands down the best narration I have ever heard. The story was everything I could have wanted and more!

A.M.A.Z.I.N.G

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I'm so glad I decided to give this book a change. It was definitely worth the listen !!!

Hidden Gem!!

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Based on the description, I expected the commonplace criticisms of ICE agents. The author seems more interested in pulling back the curtain on intercity life in Detroit. Subjects like police shootings, voodoo and lesbianism are handled with a refreshing subtlety that appeals to the intellect and challenges the traditional American perspective on immigration.


WELL DONE!

Not what I expected

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This was an average story made so much better by the narrator and her ability to make you really hear each character and their story.

Story Draws You in Little by Little

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perfect match, narrator and story. interesting book, better performance though. anyway, good reading specially for teens

outstanding performance

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