Full Cicada Moon
Full Cicada Moon by Marilyn Hilton is a reprint edition published by Penguin on April 4, 2017. This 400-page novel-in-verse explores the challenges faced by Mimi, a half-black, half-Japanese girl, as she navigates life in a predominantly white Vermont town during the year 1969. Set against the backdrop of the Apollo 11 mission, the story highlights Mimi’s struggle to fit in while pursuing her dreams of becoming an astronaut, despite the prejudice she encounters from classmates and neighbors.
Readers will find a poignant narrative that unfolds through Mimi’s perspective, capturing her emotional journey over the course of a year. The book addresses social themes such as prejudice and racism, while also emphasizing the importance of standing up for oneself and embracing individuality. Through her experiences, Mimi demonstrates that positive change can begin with one person’s courage to speak out. This historical middle-grade work invites readers to reflect on the significance of diversity and resilience in the face of adversity.
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Inside Out and Back Again meets One Crazy Summer and Brown Girl Dreaming in this novel-in-verse about fitting in and standing up for what’s right.
It’s 1969, and the Apollo 11 mission is getting ready to go to the moon. But for half-black, half-Japanese Mimi, moving to a predominantly white Vermont town is enough to make her feel alien. Suddenly, Mimi’s appearance is all anyone notices. She struggles to fit in with her classmates, even as she fights for her right to stand out by entering science competitions and joining Shop Class instead of Home Ec. And even though teachers and neighbors balk at her mixed-race family and her refusals to conform, Mimi’s dreams of becoming an astronaut never fade—no matter how many times she’s told no.
This historical middle-grade novel is told in poems from Mimi’s perspective over the course of one year in her new town, and shows readers that positive change can start with just one person speaking up.
Winner of the 2015-2016 APALA Literature Award in the Children’s category!
* “Readers will be moved by the empathetic lyricism of Mimi’s maturing voice.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* “This novel stands out with it’s thoughtful portrayal of race and its embrace of girls in science and technical fields. The verse, though spare, is powerful and evocative, perfectly capturing Mimi’s emotional journey.”–School Library Journal, starred review
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