Every Time a Rainbow Dies
Every Time a Rainbow Dies by Rita Williams-Garcia is a poignant narrative published by HarperCollins Publishers on May 25, 2021. This edition, featuring 176 pages, presents a diverse love story that explores themes of friendship, violence, and mental health through the eyes of its protagonist, Thulani, who finds himself drawn to a girl he sees being attacked in Brooklyn.
In this story, Thulani grapples with his feelings for Ysa, a girl who is both fragile and fierce, as he navigates the complexities of trust and care. The narrative delves into social topics relevant to young adults, including coming of age and the challenges of mental illness. With its lyrical prose and rich character development, this book invites readers to reflect on the struggles of connecting with others amidst adversity.
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From Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winner Rita Williams-Garcia, Every Time a Rainbow Dies is a moving, lyrical, and diverse love story–perfect for fans of One Crazy Summer who are ready for an older voice.
Dreamy Thulani spends most of his time up on the roof, taking care of the flock of doves in the cote and watching the streets of Brooklyn bustle below him.
He is up there on the day he sees a girl being brutally attacked in an alley.
Though the girl makes it clear she wants nothing more to do with him after he helps her home, he can’t stop thinking about her. Is she okay What is her name Would she be scared if he tried to talk to her
Suddenly, for the first time since his mother died, Thulani finally has a reason to come down from the roof. But as much as he wants to care for this girl, Ysa–more fragile and fiercer than his birds–she will not trust easily. Is it possible to shelter someone who needs to be free
First published in 2001, the novel has now been repackaged with gorgeous new cover art. Previously available only as an e-book, this remarkable novel is now back in print!
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