Nigeria Jones

A Novel

De: Ibi Zoboi

Narrado por: Marcella Cox

Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner!

“An unwavering proclamation of Black girlhood.”—Candice Iloh, author of National Book Award finalist Every Body Looking

From Ibi Zoboi, bestselling, award-winning author of American Street and coauthor of Punching the Air, comes a bold new YA coming-of-age story that explores race, feminism, and complicated family dynamics. The ideal next listen for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Jacqueline Woodson, and Roxane Gay.

Warrior Princess. That’s what Nigeria Jones’s father calls her. He has raised her as part of the Movement, a Black separatist group based in Philadelphia. Nigeria is homeschooled and vegan and participates in traditional rituals to connect her and other kids from the group to their ancestors. But when her mother—the perfect matriarch of their Movement—disappears, Nigeria’s world is upended. She finds herself taking care of her baby brother and stepping into a role she doesn’t want.

Nigeria’s mother had secrets. She wished for a different life for her children, which includes sending her daughter to a private Quaker school outside of their strict group. Despite her father’s disapproval, Nigeria attends the school with her cousin, Kamau, and Sage, who used to be a friend. ­There, she begins to flourish and expand her universe.

As Nigeria searches for her mother, she starts to uncover a shocking truth. One that will lead her to question everything she thought she knew about her life and her family.

From award-winning author Ibi Zoboi comes a powerful story about discovering who you are in the world—and fighting for that person—by having the courage to be your own revolution.

©2023 Ibi Zoboi (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers

Excellent story for all to read

Family, independence, trust, hope, struggle, love, curiosity, suspense and surprise ….it has everything. Great read!

Reflective & Refreshing!

I enjoyed & appreciated this book, thank you for the journey. Brilliantly written and highly recommended!

Very Interesting Story

This book is a wonderful exploration of outgrowing parental dreams and expectations. Including dealing with mental health issues in a unique coming of age story. This Book is smart and clever and an amazing ride.

The complete story

The characters the plot and the story line. I enjoyed the point of views from all the characters as well.

Profound coming of age story for all ages

I appreciated the authors non-judgmental presentation of the many emotions and decisions of this/these adolescent Black Beings. I remember many of the same feelings and decisions and being fraught with guilt and judgment. Nigeria’s persistent pursuit for her personal freedom is what many of today’s adolescents are constantly demonstrating.