― Love ReadingĪ soul-healing novel-in-verse in which sisters separated by the Atlantic are united by grief for the father they never knew they shared. Take Elizabeth Acevedo, for example, whose Clap When You Land and The Poet X use an exhilarating, engaging, free-form novel-in-verse approach. Interestingly, a number of remarkable writers for young adults (whose work transcends age boundaries) use atypical forms of writing to create outstanding stories that are adored by readers and critics alike. This exceptionally talented writer portrays the grief and aspirations of two very different girls with great empathy and insight. Overflowing with truths of the heart.I can't praise this highly enough ― LoveReading4KidsĪ simultaneously heart-breaking and heartening novel ― CultureflyĪ powerfully tender story about cultural identity, family secrets and sisterhood - I adored Acevedo's pitch perfect poetic prise - what a treat! ― Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha and the Spirit Bird This story is blessed with.divinely piercing language throughout. Memorable for its treatment of grief, depiction of family ties, and unforgettable portrait of grief, loss and forgiveness ― Observer In a dual narrative novel in verse that brims with both grief and love, award-winning and bestselling author Elizabeth Acevedo writes about the devastation of loss, the difficulty of forgiveness, and the bittersweet bonds that shape our lives.Įloquent, moving and suspenseful ― The Sunday Times, Book of the WeekĪn impressive and moving read ― The Irish Times Separated by distance - and Papi's secrets - the two girls are forced to face a new reality in which their father is dead and their lives are forever altered.Īnd then, when it seems like they've lost everything of their father, they learn of each other. In New York City, Yahaira Rios is called to the principal's office, where her mother is waiting to tell her that her father, her hero, has died in a plane crash. But this time, on the day when his plane is supposed to land, Camino arrives at the airport to see crowds of crying people. 2020 Goodreads Choice Award Winner of CLAP WHEN YOU LAND.Ĭamino Rios lives for the summers when her father visits her in the Dominican Republic. The stunning New York Times bestselling novel from the 2019 Carnegie Medal winning, Waterstones Book Prize shortlisted author of THE POET X.
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