Clap when You Land
Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo is a poignant novel-in-verse published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2020. This 417-page book explores themes of grief, love, and the complexities of familial bonds through the intertwined lives of two girls, Camino and Yahaira Rios, who are brought together by the tragic loss of their father. As they navigate their new reality, the story delves into the emotional challenges of forgiveness and the impact of secrets that shape their identities.
Readers will find a rich narrative that addresses the experiences of young women and the nuances of family dynamics, particularly in the context of diversity and multicultural backgrounds. The novel captures the bittersweet nature of loss while highlighting the resilience of its characters. With its focus on coming-of-age experiences and the exploration of sibling relationships, Clap When You Land offers a heartfelt journey that resonates with themes relevant to young adult fiction.
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In a novel-in-verse that brims with grief and love, National Book Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Acevedo writes about the devastation of loss, the difficulty of forgiveness, and the bittersweet bonds that shape our lives.
Camino Rios lives for the summers when her father visits her in the Dominican Republic. But this time, on the day when his plane is supposed to land, Camino arrives at the airport to see crowds of crying people…
In New York City, Yahaira Rios is called to the principal’s office, where her mother is waiting to tell her that her father, her hero, has died in a plane crash.
Separated by distance–and Papi’s secrets–the two girls are forced to face a new reality in which their father is dead and their lives are forever altered.
And then, when it seems like they’ve lost everything of their father, they learn of each other.
Great for summer reading or anytime! Clap When You Land is a Today show pick for “25 children’s books your kids and teens won’t be able to put down this summer!”
Plus don’t miss Elizabeth Acevedo’s The Poet X and With the Fire on High!
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