White Plains Public Library: Teen Book Review: With The Fire On High

White Plains NY

14 August, 2021

5:32 AM

Description

Press release from the White Plains Public Library: August 9, 2021 Title: With the Fire on High Author: Elizabeth Acevedo Publisher: Quill Tree Books Library Catalog / Hoopla / OverDrive & Libby With the Fire on High is an empowering story of teen mom Emoni Santiago. She faces struggles unlike those of her peers but she finds comfort in cooking, which is her passion and gift. Emoni's dreams to graduate and one day become a chef seem impossible when having to juggle the daily struggles of being a teen mother. With help from her grandmother, her best friend Angelica, Malachi, a recent transfer student, her baby Emma, and cooking, Emoni finds her way. This book is a heartwarming, encouraging story that shows how with hard work and help from friends, dreams may be closer than they seem. Submit your book review here to earn volunteer service hours. This press release was produced by the White Plains Public Library. The views expressed are the author's own.