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Starred Review on August 4, 2023 | YA (High School)
Gr 9 Up—Nigeria Jones, daughter of a Black nationalist and freedom fighter, has never known a life outside the Movement. She's dutifully and willingly played the role her father groomed her to play, that of a warrior princess. She cares for her little brother Freedom, leads the Youth Group, helps build the Freedom School, adheres strictly to veganism, and mentors new residents of the Village House. Yet a year into her mom's disappearance, she begins to waver. The more she learns about her mom and what her mom really wanted—for herself and for her daught...Log In or Sign Up to Read More