Fabiola, conned ‘Fabulous’ by friends at school, was born in Haiti to a life supported by her American aunt. Not only does this message strike home for my beliefs, but it is truly and utterly relevant. I’m a “resident alien.” The borders don’t care if we’re all human and my heart pumps blood the same as everyone else’s.
Blending the American lifestyle of today’s Detroit and a coming-of-age teenager’s story from Haiti made for a truly extraordinary read.Īccording to my papers, I’m not even supposed to be here. Though not based on a true story, the author has taken the voice of each character and has written from their own fictitious hearts, almost as if she were interviewing them. Our protagonist, Fabiola Toussaint, shares an inspiring story through narrated as well as journalistic chapters, and I loved all of it. And how much Zoboi was able to do with them. The first thing I noticed when I picked up the book, however, was the names.
Just as she finds her footing in this strange new world, a dangerous proposition presents itself, and Fabiola soon realizes that freedom comes at a cost.In her new novel, American Street, Ibi Zoboi creates a different type of story which is both full of truth and meaning. immigration, leaving Fabiola to navigate her loud American cousins, Chantal, Donna, and Princess the grittiness of Detroit's west side a new school and a surprising romance, all on her own. On the corner of American Street and Joy Road, Fabiola Toussaint thought she would finally find une belle vie-a good life.īut after they leave Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Fabiola's mother is detained by U.S. In this stunning debut novel, Pushcart-nominated author Ibi Zoboi draws on her own experience as a young Haitian immigrant, infusing this lyrical exploration of America with magical realism and vodou culture. A National Book Award Finalist with five starred reviewsĪ New York Times Notable Book * Publishers Weekly Flying Start * Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year * ALA Booklist Editors' Choice of 2017 (Top of the List winner) * School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * Kirkus Best Book of the Year * BookPage Best YA Book of the YearĪmerican Street is an evocative and powerful coming-of-age story perfect for fans of Everything, Everything Bone Gap and All American Boys.
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