Description

In a vibrant, fast-moving story of identity and belonging, a young girl navigates the pressures of family, community, and self-definition while confronting the complicated legacy of pride. As she moves through friendships, expectations, and the shifting rules of what it means to be “enough,” her choices force her to examine where confidence ends and prejudice begins. Blending coming-of-age urgency with sharp emotional insight, the novel explores themes of heritage, resilience, and the power—and danger—of labels. Written in Ibi Zoboi’s distinctive, accessible style, it delivers a compelling, character-driven journey that resonates long after the final page.

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paperback

HarperCollins Publishers

Published Jan 1, 2018

304 pages

ISBN: 9780062564078

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@gxuosiJul 3, 2026

i spend a lot of time missing my old house, my old street. the noise. the cars, the race track, the junkyard compactor, the basketballs on the pavement. but madrina is right, going forward is better. i'd rather be a stream than stagnant water.

Details

First Published

2018

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Pride by Ibi Zoboi.

Sexual Violence
Abuse
Death/Grief
Racism/Discrimination