"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. Jackson has done it again." - Nic Stone, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin and Jackpot "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. "This is a book that is filled to the brim with shocking twists and turns, but in 'Grown,' Jackson also centers Black girls in conversations about abuse, discussions they are so often erased from." - The New York Times Book Review Groundbreaking, heart wrenching, and essential reading for all in the #MeToo era." - Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles 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. "With a gripping plot and punch-to-the-heart stakes, Tiffany D. 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 has penned a riveting, powerful love story to Black girlhood and a haunting reminder of the ways in which their innocence is often stolen. Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc ISBN: 9780062840363 Number of pages: 400 Weight: 290 g Dimensions: 203 x 135 mm MEDIA REVIEWS
"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." -Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin and Jackpot Now he's dead, the police are at the door, and all signs point to Enchanted. Because behind Korey's charm and star power was a controlling dark side. Who killed Korey Fields?īefore there was a dead body, Enchanted's dreams had turned into a nightmare.
Until Enchanted wakes up with blood on her hands and zero memory of the previous night. When legendary R&B artist Korey Fields spots Enchanted Jones at an audition, her dreams of being a famous singer take flight. Jackson delivers another riveting, ripped-from-the-headlines mystery that exposes horrific secrets hiding behind the limelight and embraces the power of a young woman's voice.
Groundbreaking, heart-wrenching, and essential reading for all in the #MeToo era." -Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The BellesĪward-winning author Tiffany D. An instant New York Times bestseller! "Grown exposes the underbelly of a tough conversation, providing a searing examination of misogynoir, rape culture, and the vulnerability of young black girls.
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