The book that is offered is 2022 copyrighted, published by Alfred A. Knopf, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, 1^st Edition, hardcover, with dust jacket, Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi.  This book measures 1 x 5 5/8 x 8 ½ inches (2.54 x 14.2875 x 21.59 centimeters) and has 264 pages of text.  This book is brand new with no flaws to the hardcover book or its dust jacket.

From inside the dust jacket, the publisher writes:  “After a childhood in foster care, Bitter is thrilled to have been chosen to attend Eucalyptus, a special school where she can focus on her painting surrounded by other creative teens.  But outside this haven, the streets are filled with protests against the deep injustices that grip the city of Lucille.

Bitter’s instinct is to stay safe within the walls of Eucalyptus…but her friends aren’t willing to settle for a world that’s so far away from what they deserve.  Pulled between old friendships, her artistic passion, and a new romance, Bitter isn’t sure where she belongs—in the studio or in the streets.  And if she does find a way to help the revolution while being true to who she is, she must also ask: at what cost?

This timely and riveting novel—a companion to the National Book Ward finalist Pet—explores the power of youth, protest, and art.”

“akwaeke emezi is an honoree on the National Book Foundation’s ‘5 Under 35’ list, along-list nominee for the Carnegie Medal for Excellence, and a short-list nominee for the Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize.  Their first novel for young adults, Pet, was a National Book Award finalist and received numerous awards and accolades, including a Stonewall Honor, a Walter Honor, and an Otherwise Award Honor, after debuting with five starred reviews.  Their adult debut, Freshwater, received rave reviews from the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the New Yorker, and the Los Angeles Times.  Their sophomore adult novel, The Death of Vivek Oji, was an instant New York Times bestseller.  Their most recent book is Dear Senthuran: A Black Spirit Memoir.”

Bitter reveals the question youth of all generations ask themselves: Where do I belong?

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