Burn Baby Burn by Meg Medina (English) Paperback Book

Description: Burn Baby Burn by Meg Medina While violence runs rampant throughout New York during the summer of 1977, a teenage girl faces danger within her own home in Medinas riveting coming-of-age novel. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Meg Medina transports readers to a time when New York seemed balanced on a knife-edge, with tempers and temperatures running high: the infamous summer of 1977, when the city is besieged by arson, a massive blackout, and a serial killer named Son of Sam who shoots young women on the streets. Seventeen-year-old Nora Lopezs family life isnt going so well, either. Before she turns eighteen and can strike out on her own, Nora will discover that the greatest dangers are often closer than we like to admit — and the hardest to accept. Author Biography Meg Medina is a former National Ambassador for Young Peoples Literature and the author of the Newbery Medal winner and Kirkus Prize finalist Merci Suárez Changes Gears, as well as its sequels, Merci Suárez Cant Dance and Merci Suárez Plays It Cool. She is the author of the young adult novels Burn Baby Burn, which was long-listed for the National Book Award, short-listed for the Kirkus Prize, and a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize; Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass, winner of a Pura Belpré Author Award; and The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind, a Bank Street College Best Childrens Book of the Year. Her picture books include No More Señora Mimí, illustrated by Brittney Cicchese; Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away, illustrated by Sonia Sánchez; Mango, Abuela, and Me, illustrated by Angela Dominguez, which was both a Pura Belpré Author and Illustrator Award Honor Book; and Tía Isa Wants a Car, illustrated by Claudio Muñoz, which won the Ezra Jack Keats Writer Award. The daughter of Cuban immigrants, Meg Medina lives in Richmond, Virginia. Review Meg Medina is the author I studied, and still study, to learn how to write for children. Her ear is impeccable; the way she captures not only dialogue but also communicates adolescent feelings without being condescending nor pitching extra soft softballs. Few people get the balance of writing about and for teens right. —Elizabeth Acevedo, New York Times bestselling authorRooted firmly in historical events, Medinas latest offers up a uniquely authentic slice-of-life experience set against a hazy, hot, and dangerous NYC backdrop. Rocky and Donna Summer and the thumping beats of disco, as well as other references from the time, capture the era, while break-ins, fires, shootings, and the infamous blackout bring a harrowing sense of danger and intensity . . . An important story of one of New York Citys most dangerous times.—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Medina weaves historical context throughout Noras first-person narrative, expertly cultivating a rich sense of atmosphere while still keeping her characters sharply in the foreground...Powerfully moving, this stellar piece of historical fiction emphasizes the timeless concerns of family loyalty and personal strength, while highlighting important issues that still resonate today.—Booklist (starred review)Medina uses Noras story to seamlessly connect readers to an unforgettable period in history, the setting leaving readers thirsting for more information about the summer of 1977. The character development is tight and accurately constructed. Medina holds nothing back, shedding light on the characters flaws, which teens today will be able to relate to. Medina is on point with the teen voices, evoking their intense fear, panic, and dreams. A devastatingly intense story, this work is a must-have for all collections, especially where Ruta Sepetyss books are popular.—School Library Journal (starred review)This vividly evoked coming-of-age story is set against actual events in 1977 New York City...Nora is an empathetic character, and Medina depicts her troubled family and their diverse Queens neighborhood with realistic, everyday detail. Numerous references to New Yorks budget crisis, arson wave, and "Son of Sam" newspaper stories deliberately ground the story in a real time and place, while an ample sprinkling of seventies disco and funk song references creates a brighter soundtrack for the dreams and romance of teenage girls, hinting at a hopeful future for Nora.—The Horn Book (starred review)Nora is strong and believable, a possible romance has heat, and Medina (Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass) gets gritty 1977 New York City right: feminism and disco in the air, Son of Sam, and—come July—the blackout and the ensuing looting and fires...elements in this coming-of-age story are elegantly and eloquently explored.—Publishers WeeklyI dont know if Ive ever called a book "masterful" before, but Im more than a little tempted.—Kirkus ReviewsHistorical fiction is sometimes a hard sell for contemporary teens; however, Medinas novel entices readers by developing realistic characters and a strong plot framed by the turbulence of 1977 in NYC. At its heart, this is a novel about growing up. Nora struggles to find her identity outside of her family and make choices that will impact her future. There is a strong theme of feminism and redefining a womans role during that time in history. Noras outlook on relationships and life in general is frank but refreshingly honest...this novel is a strong choice for its message, characters, and historical perspective.—VOYAMedina steeps her narrator in a period world of wearing Sasson jeans, mourning for Freddie Prinze, and screaming at Carrie, but mostly its an atmosphere of palpable and excruciating tension for Nora as her family drama mirrors the external threat. Her feelings are believably complicated...While Noras milieu may be different, contemporary readers will respond to her doubt about the worlds and her own possibilities, and theyll be glad to see her bravely moving forward nonetheless.—Bulletin of the Center for Childrens BooksMeg Medina once again shines in evoking a specific setting peopled with complex, diverse characters.—Chicago TribuneMedina draws her characters deeply, and makes a struggling New York City their perfect, complicated backdrop.—Plain Dealer Review Quote Rooted firmly in historical events, Medinas latest offers up a uniquely authentic slice-of-life experience set against a hazy, hot, and dangerous NYC backdrop. Rocky and Donna Summer and the thumping beats of disco, as well as other references from the time, capture the era, while break-ins, fires, shootings, and the infamous blackout bring a harrowing sense of danger and intensity...An important story of one of New York Citys most dangerous times. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Medina weaves historical context throughout Noras first-person narrative, expertly cultivating a rich sense of atmosphere while still keeping her characters sharply in the foreground...Powerfully moving, this stellar piece of historical fiction emphasizes the timeless concerns of family loyalty and personal strength, while highlighting important issues that still resonate today. --Booklist (starred review) Medina uses Noras story to seamlessly connect readers to an unforgettable period in history, the setting leaving readers thirsting for more information about the summer of 1977. The character development is tight and accurately constructed. Medina holds nothing back, shedding light on the characters flaws, which teens today will be able to relate to. Medina is on point with the teen voices, evoking their intense fear, panic, and dreams. A devastatingly intense story, this work is a must-have for all collections, especially where Ruta Sepetyss books are popular. --School Library Journal (starred review) This vividly evoked coming-of-age story is set against actual events in 1977 New York City...Nora is an empathetic character, and Medina depicts her troubled family and their diverse Queens neighborhood with realistic, everyday detail. Numerous references to New Yorks budget crisis, arson wave, and "Son of Sam" newspaper stories deliberately ground the story in a real time and place, while an ample sprinkling of seventies disco and funk song references creates a brighter soundtrack for the dreams and romance of teenage girls, hinting at a hopeful future for Nora. --The Horn Book (starred review) Nora is strong and believable, a possible romance has heat, and Medina ( Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass ) gets gritty 1977 New York City right: feminism and disco in the air, Son of Sam, and--come July--the blackout and the ensuing looting and fires...elements in this coming-of-age story are elegantly and eloquently explored. --Publishers Weekly I dont know if Ive ever called a book "masterful" before, but Im more than a little tempted. --Kirkus Reviews Historical fiction is sometimes a hard sell for contemporary teens; however, Medinas novel entices readers by developing realistic characters and a strong plot framed by the turbulence of 1977 in NYC. At its heart, this is a novel about growing up. Nora struggles to find her identity outside of her family and make choices that will impact her future. There is a strong theme of feminism and redefining a womans role during that time in history. Noras outlook on relationships and life in general is frank but refreshingly honest...this novel is a strong choice for its message, characters, and historical perspective. --VOYA Medina steeps her narrator in a period world of wearing Sasson jeans, mourning for Freddie Prinze, and screaming at Carrie, but mostly its an atmosphere of palpable and excruciating tension for Nora as her family drama mirrors the external threat. Her feelings are believably complicated...While Noras milieu may be different, contemporary readers will respond to her doubt about the worlds and her own possibilities, and theyll be glad to see her bravely moving forward nonetheless. --Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books Meg Medina once again shines in evoking a specific setting peopled with complex, diverse characters. --Chicago Tribune Medina draws her characters deeply, and makes a struggling New York City their perfect, complicated backdrop. --Plain Dealer Details ISBN1536200271 Author Meg Medina Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S. Year 2018 ISBN-10 1536200271 ISBN-13 9781536200270 Format Paperback Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S. Place of Publication Massachusetts Country of Publication United States DEWEY FIC Pages 320 Language English Audience Age 14 Publication Date 2018-03-27 AU Release Date 2018-03-27 NZ Release Date 2018-03-27 US Release Date 2018-03-27 UK Release Date 2018-03-27 Audience Teenage / Young adult We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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