Bright Red Fruit

An unflinching, honest novel-in-verse about a teenager's journey into the slam poetry scene and the first love that could threaten all her dreams. From the award winning poet and author of HOME IS NOT A COUNTRY.

Bad girl. No matter how hard Samira tries, she cant shake her reputation. Shes never gotten the benefit of the doubtnot from her mother or the aunties who watch her like a hawk.
Samira is determined to have a perfect summer filled with fun parties, exploring  DC, and growing as a poetuntil a scandalous rumor has her grounded and unable to leave her house.  When Samira turns to a poetry forum for solace, she catches the eye of an older, charismatic poet named Horus. For the first time, Samira feels wanted.  But soon shes keeping a bigger secret than ever beforeone that that could prove her reputation and jeopardize her place in her community.
In this gripping coming-of-age novel from the critically acclaimed author  Safia  Elhillo, a young woman searches to find the balance between honoring her family, her artistry, and her authentic self.
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