Isbn: 9798288579653 - the 9: from the South Side to Whitney M. Young Magnet High School (10 results)

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Ayanna Phelps is proud to be one of The Nine, the tight knit group of smart and determined teens from the South Side of Chicago who meet each morning on the number nine Ashland bus as they make their way to Whitney M. Young Magnet High School. What begins as a shared commute quickly becomes a lifeline as they navigate school pressure, neighborhood challenges, family expectations and the unspoken realities of growing up Black and brilliant in a world that does not always understand them. Now in their senior year, Ayanna faces the most difficult moments of her life. Friendships shift. Home becomes uncertain. Dreams feel fragile. What was once the easiest part of her day, staying connected with The Nine, now feels harder than ever. The Nine is a moving and powerful coming of age story that captures the beauty, struggle and resilience of growing up on the South Side. It is perfect for readers who appreciate emotional, character driven narratives rooted in real life experiences. Perkins, Charad (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Ayanna Phelps is proud to be one of The 9, the tight-knit group of smart and determined students who meet on their first day of ninth grade on the #9 Ashland bus.As they make their way across Chicago in pursuit of opportunity, what begins as a shared commute quickly becomes a lifeline as they navigate academic pressure, neighborhood challenges, family expectations, and the unspoken realities of growing up Black and brilliant in a world that does not always understand them. On the #9, the nine teens find more than transportation-they find belonging, encouragement, and a community that carries them through the uncertainties of adolescence.By senior year, when Ayanna begins to face the most difficult chapter of her life, friendships shift. Home becomes uncertain. Dreams that once felt within reach suddenly seem fragile. What was once the easiest part of her day-finding strength, laughter, and hope with The 9-becomes harder than ever to hold onto.Inspired by the author's own experiences, The 9 is an emotionally rich literary novel that captures a shared experience for many Black students who traveled beyond their neighborhoods each day in pursuit of educational opportunity. While Ayanna's journey is uniquely her own, it reflects the resilience, sacrifice, friendship, and quiet determination of students who crossed Chicago between the South Side communities that shaped them and the classrooms where they dared to imagine a different future.Powerful, heartfelt, and deeply authentic, The 9 celebrates the enduring bonds of friendship, the strength of community, and the transformative power of education. It is a tribute to the young people who carried not only books and backpacks, but the hopes of their families, their neighborhoods, and themselves-and whose everyday journeys deserve to be remembered. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Perkins, Charad (illustrator).…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Ayanna Phelps loves being one of The 9: a group of smart kids from the South Side of Chicago who meet in 9th grade on the #9 Ashland bus. The daily commute to the prestigious Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, pushes The 9 to rely on one another to escape their troubles in the hallways, on the street, and at home. During senior year, however, Ayanna is faced with a series of challenges which force her to realize that staying connected with The 9 on the #9 will be more difficult than she expected. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Perkins, Charad (illustrator).…