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I'm Not Dying with You Tonight

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I'm Not Dying with You Tonight by Gilly Segal and Kimberly Jones explores the intense night shared by two high school girls, Lena and Campbell, who come from different worlds. Their paths converge due to a violent incident at a football game, forcing them to navigate chaotic and dangerous situations to make it home safely. Through their unexpected alliance, they confront challenges and personal biases, learning about each other's lives along the way.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to gripping stories about unlikely friendships that emerge in the face of adversity. Set against the backdrop of a chaotic night marked by racial tensions and violence, it offers a compelling look at how two high school girls, from vastly different worlds, navigate their differences to find common ground. Exploring themes of resilience, empathy, and understanding, this young adult novel provides a powerful narrative that leaves a lasting impact.

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I'm Not Dying with You Tonight

From #OwnVoices debut author duo Gilly Segal and Kimberly Jones comes a page-turning and timely story about two teenage girls - one black, one white - who only have each other to get through the violent race riots enveloping their city over the course of one night.

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From #OwnVoices debut author duo Gilly Segal and Kimberly Jones comes a page-turning and timely story about two teenage girls—one black, one white—who only have each other to get through the violent race riots enveloping their city over the course of one night.

An NAACP Image Award Nominee, I'm Not Dying with You Tonight follows two teen girls—one black, one white—who have to confront their own assumptions about racial inequality as they rely on each other to get through the violent race riot that has set their city on fire with civil unrest.

Lena has her killer style, her awesome boyfriend, and a plan. She knows she's going to make it big. Campbell, on the other hand, is just trying to keep her head down and get through the year at her new school.

When both girls attend the Friday-night football game, what neither expects is for everything to descend into sudden mass chaos. Chaos born from violence and hate. Chaos that unexpectedly throws them together.

They aren't friends. They hardly understand the other's point of view. But none of that matters when the city is up in flames, and they only have each other to rely on if they're going to survive the night.

This book is perfect for:

  • Sparking conversations about prejudice and the racial tension that exists in America.
  • Parents and educators looking for multicultural and African American books for teens.
  • Fans of Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, and Jason Reynolds.

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I'm Not Dying with You Tonight by Gilly Segal and Kimberly Jones is celebrated as a powerful and engaging novel that explores themes of race relations and privilege, delivering an impactful reading experience. Noted for its ability to provoke thought and stimulate discussion, the book is praised for alternating perspectives that highlight the necessity of understanding different viewpoints. Reviewers commend it for being timely, addictive, and an eye-opener into societal issues, making it highly recommended for both young adults and broader audiences.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781492678892

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 August 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Fire

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 272

About the Author

KIMBERLY JONES is the former manager of the bookstore Little Shop of Stories and currently works in the entertainment industry. GILLY SEGAL spent her college years in Israel and served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). She is currently a lawyer for an advertising agency. Visit gillysegal.com. Both authors live in Atlanta, Georgia.

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