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In the Key of Us

By Mariama J. Lockington
Edition

Hardcover edition

Publisher Macmillan Imprint Farrar, Straus & Giroux ISBN

9780374314101

In the Key of Us

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9780374314101J
CONTENT NOTIFICATIONS

Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Discrimination: Sexuality,Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Reference or Discussion,Language: Infrequent Use,Language: Mild Language,Sexual Content: Mild Sexual Content/Themes,Violence: Self-Harm

From the author of For Black Girls Like Me, which received five starred reviews and multiple accolades, comes a middle-grade novel about first love, loss, and letting go.



In Grand Rapids, Michigan, Andi is grappling with grief following the death of her mother. Zora is exhausted by trying to please her success-oriented parents. Both feel very much alone. Until a summer music camp brings them together.



The only two Black girls at camp in a sea of white children, Andi and Zora slowly begin to connect and reveal their deepest fears and dreams. While Andi is a natural on trumpet, Zora doesn't know if she wants to be a floutist since she also loves to dance.



As Andi and Zora struggle to figure out who they really are, they may just come to realize what they really need: each other.



Author’s note, with resources.
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Upper Middle School Fiction (Grades 6-8)

Upper Middle School Fiction

Upper Middle School Fiction (Grades 6-8)

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This collection features fiction titles selected for older middle school readers who are ready for deeper, more complex stories that mirror a shift toward independence and broader viewpoints. Selections include character-driven narratives that explore identity, relationships, and change with greater emotional and thematic nuance, offering space for reflection as readers begin to see themselves in a wider world beyond their immediate experience. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, moderate language, social issues, and other sensitive topics.

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Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Coming-of-Age

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