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Love Is a Revolution

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Love Is a Revolution by Renée Watson follows the journey of Nala, a teenager navigating both self-discovery and the complexities of love. As she attends an open mic night, Nala meets a charismatic community activist, Tye, leading her to gently question her identity and values. The story beautifully explores themes of self-love, authenticity, and personal growth against the backdrop of Harlem's vibrant community.
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This engaging young adult story may appeal to you if you enjoy tales of self-discovery and activism. You'll likely appreciate the refreshing perspective on self-love and the ways relationships can empower personal growth and awareness. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant Harlem community, this read offers a heartfelt exploration of identity and the courage it takes to stay true to oneself.

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Love Is a Revolution

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From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Renée Watson comes a love story about love—not only in a romantic relationship but also in how a girl finds herself and falls in love with who she really is.

When Nala Robertson reluctantly agrees to attend an open mic night for her cousin-sister-friend Imani’s birthday, she finds herself falling in instant love with Tye Brown, the MC. He’s perfect, except... Tye is an activist and is spending his summer putting on events for the community when Nala would rather spend hers watching movies and trying out the new flavours at the local creamery.

But to impress Tye, Nala tells a few tiny lies to have enough in common with him. As they spend more time together, sharing more of themselves, some of those lies get harder to keep up. As Nala falls deeper into love and into keeping up her lies, she’ll learn all the ways love is hard, and how self-love is revolutionary.

In Love Is a Revolution, the ultimate love story is not only about romance but about how to show radical love to the people in your life, including to yourself.

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Love Is a Revolution is praised for its portrayal of a young Black girl's journey to self-acceptance and the joy of claiming her identity. Reviewers commend Renée Watson for creating relatable, dynamic characters in a story that seamlessly blends romance with important social themes. It's celebrated as an inspiring, warm, and hope-filled novel that encourages readers to embrace self-love and authenticity.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526616821

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury YA

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Renée Watson is a New York Times bestselling author. Her novel, Piecing Me Together, received a Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award. Her books include Love is a Revolution, Ways to Make Sunshine, Some Places More Than Others, This Side of Home, What Momma Left Me, Betty Before X, co-written with Ilyasah Shabazz, and Watch Us Rise, co-written with Ellen Hagan, as well as two acclaimed picture books: A Place Where Hurricanes Happen and Harlem’s Little Blackbird, which was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. Renée grew up in Portland, Oregon, and splits her time between Portland and New York City. www.reneewatson.net @harlemportland (Instagram) @reneewauthor (Twitter)

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