ISBN: 9780593324486 - When We Make It (57 results)

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. A ?raw, breathtaking, and brilliant? (Kirkus Reviews) young adult novel-in-verse where a first-generation Puerto Rican girl refuses to stop asking questions. ?The energy. The clarity. The beauty. Elisabet Velasquez brings it all. . . . Her voice is FIRE!??Jacqueline Woodson, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming?Exquisite poetry portrays not only anger and fear, but also hope . . . Gripping and soulful.??School Library Journal, starred reviewSarai is a first-generation Puerto Rican question asker who sees the truth, pain, humor, and beauty of the world both inside and outside her Bushwick apartment. Sarai knows that asking questions is the smartest thing she can do, especially when navigating family trauma, masculinity in its most toxic form, and the systemic pressures of life in a rapidly gentrifying Brooklyn. Questioning allows Sarai to live with determination and laughter, and to celebrate herself in a way that has long been denied. When We Make It is an unforgettable debut novel-in-verse written in conversation with the Nuyorican poetry and literature that has come before it. Elisabet Velasquez? novel is a love letter to girls who were taught to believe that they would not make it at all, for those born with stories already erased, and those redefining what it means to ?make it? every damn day.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. A ?raw, breathtaking, and brilliant? (Kirkus Reviews) young adult novel-in-verse where a first-generation Puerto Rican girl refuses to stop asking questions. ?The energy. The clarity. The beauty. Elisabet Velasquez brings it all. . . . Her voice is FIRE!??Jacqueline Woodson, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming?Exquisite poetry portrays not only anger and fear, but also hope . . . Gripping and soulful.??School Library Journal, starred reviewSarai is a first-generation Puerto Rican question asker who sees the truth, pain, humor, and beauty of the world both inside and outside her Bushwick apartment. Sarai knows that asking questions is the smartest thing she can do, especially when navigating family trauma, masculinity in its most toxic form, and the systemic pressures of life in a rapidly gentrifying Brooklyn. Questioning allows Sarai to live with determination and laughter, and to celebrate herself in a way that has long been denied. When We Make It is an unforgettable debut novel-in-verse written in conversation with the Nuyorican poetry and literature that has come before it. Elisabet Velasquez? novel is a love letter to girls who were taught to believe that they would not make it at all, for those born with stories already erased, and those redefining what it means to ?make it? every damn day.…

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Condition: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Condition: very_good. Pages are clean with no markings. May show minor signs of wear or cosmetic defects marks, cuts, bends, or scuffs on the cover, spine, pages, or dust jacket. May have remainder marks on edges.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. A ?raw, breathtaking, and brilliant? (Kirkus Reviews) young adult novel-in-verse where a first-generation Puerto Rican girl refuses to stop asking questions. ?The energy. The clarity. The beauty. Elisabet Velasquez brings it all. . . . Her voice is FIRE!??Jacqueline Woodson, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming?Exquisite poetry portrays not only anger and fear, but also hope . . . Gripping and soulful.??School Library Journal, starred reviewSarai is a first-generation Puerto Rican question asker who sees the truth, pain, humor, and beauty of the world both inside and outside her Bushwick apartment. Sarai knows that asking questions is the smartest thing she can do, especially when navigating family trauma, masculinity in its most toxic form, and the systemic pressures of life in a rapidly gentrifying Brooklyn. Questioning allows Sarai to live with determination and laughter, and to celebrate herself in a way that has long been denied. When We Make It is an unforgettable debut novel-in-verse written in conversation with the Nuyorican poetry and literature that has come before it. Elisabet Velasquez? novel is a love letter to girls who were taught to believe that they would not make it at all, for those born with stories already erased, and those redefining what it means to ?make it? every damn day.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. A ?raw, breathtaking, and brilliant? (Kirkus Reviews) young adult novel-in-verse where a first-generation Puerto Rican girl refuses to stop asking questions. ?The energy. The clarity. The beauty. Elisabet Velasquez brings it all. . . . Her voice is FIRE!??Jacqueline Woodson, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming?Exquisite poetry portrays not only anger and fear, but also hope . . . Gripping and soulful.??School Library Journal, starred reviewSarai is a first-generation Puerto Rican question asker who sees the truth, pain, humor, and beauty of the world both inside and outside her Bushwick apartment. Sarai knows that asking questions is the smartest thing she can do, especially when navigating family trauma, masculinity in its most toxic form, and the systemic pressures of life in a rapidly gentrifying Brooklyn. Questioning allows Sarai to live with determination and laughter, and to celebrate herself in a way that has long been denied. When We Make It is an unforgettable debut novel-in-verse written in conversation with the Nuyorican poetry and literature that has come before it. Elisabet Velasquez? novel is a love letter to girls who were taught to believe that they would not make it at all, for those born with stories already erased, and those redefining what it means to ?make it? every damn day.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Condition: good. Book is considered to be in good or better condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Hard cover books may show signs of wear on the spine, cover or dust jacket. Paperback book may show signs of wear on spine or cover as well as having a slight bend, curve or creasing to it. Book should have minimal to no writing inside and no highlighting. Pages should be free of tears or creasing. Stickers should not be present on cover or elsewhere, and any CD or DVD expected with the book is included. Book is not a former library copy.…

Condition: Very Good. Good shape with typical wear. Has a remainder mark. hardcover Used - Very Good 2021.

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