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SLAY

the Black Panther-inspired novel about virtual reality, safe spaces and celebrating your identity
By Brittney Morris
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SLAY by Brittney Morris is a gripping novel about a seventeen-year-old game developer named Kiera. She creates a secret online multiplayer game that celebrates Black culture, known only to a select community. As her virtual world comes under threat from outside forces, Kiera must protect her creation and her identity while navigating challenging discussions on race and identity in both her real and digital worlds.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by stories that explore identity, empowerment, and the impact of technology on community and culture. It's a compelling narrative about a young black girl who creates an online game, only to face challenges when it's threatened by controversy. This story offers a unique perspective on gaming and racial dynamics, filled with suspense and personal growth.

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SLAY

Black Panther meets Ready Player One. A fierce teen game developer battles a real-life troll intent on ruining the Black Panther-inspired video game she created and the safe community it represents for black gamers.

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'We are different ages, genders, tribes, tongues, and traditions ... but tonight we all SLAY'

BLACK PANTHER meets READY PLAYER ONE. A fierce teen game developer battles a real-life troll intent on ruining the BLACK PANTHER-inspired video game she created and the safe community it represents for black gamers.

By day, seventeen-year-old Kiera Johnson is a college student, and one of the only black kids at Jefferson Academy. By night, she joins hundreds of thousands of black gamers who duel worldwide in the secret online role-playing card game, SLAY.

No one knows Kiera is the game developer - not even her boyfriend, Malcolm. But when a teen in Kansas City is murdered over a dispute in the SLAY world, the media labels it an exclusionist, racist hub for thugs.

With threats coming from both inside and outside the game, Kiera must fight to save the safe space she's created. But can she protect SLAY without losing herself?

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SLAY by Brittney Morris is widely praised for its engaging exploration of identity and empowerment within the context of an online game. Reviewers commend the author for a compelling protagonist and a plot that tackles serious social issues with depth and thoughtfulness. The narrative is celebrated for its creativity and relevance, resonating strongly with the young adult audience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444951721

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 292g

Pages: 352

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Brittney Morris Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Brittney Morris holds a BA in Economics from Boston University. She spends her spare time reading, playing indie video games, and enjoying the Seattle rain from the comfort of her apartment. She lives with her husband Steven who would rather enjoy the rain from a campsite in the woods because he hasn't seen enough horror movies. Brittney is was chosen as a Novel-In-A-Day participant 2016, is a four-time NaNoWriMo winner, and an active informal mentor in #PitMad and #DVPit. She is also a 2018 Pitch Wars mentor.

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