Xiomara has always kept her words to herself. When it comes to standing her ground in her Harlem neighbourhood, she lets her fists and her fierceness do the talking.
But X has secrets – her feelings for a boy in her bio class, and the notebook full of poems that she keeps under her bed. And a slam poetry club that will pull those secrets into the spotlight.
Because in spite of a world that might not want to hear her, Xiomara refuses to stay silent.
A novel about finding your voice and standing up for what you believe in, no matter how hard it is to say. Brave, bold and beautifully written – dealing with issues of race, feminism and faith – this is perfect for fans of Orangeboy, Nicola Yoon’s Everything Everything and Zoella Book Club choice Moxie.
Lottie, Y7 says:
I found this book really enjoyable. I loved it because the way it’s set out is really nice. The entire book is a poem and it’s amazing in words I can’t describe. I didn’t find that anything didn’t work. I think that someone who likes drama and romance will like this book.
Bethan, Y7 says:
I really enjoyed this book because it is written in an unusual way – in verse and different styles of poems. The main character, Xiomara, is very headstrong and determined, which I love! I would definitely recommend this book to people who like reading books that are set out differently.
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