Forward Me Back to You
Forward Me Back to You by Mitali Perkins, published by Square Fish on September 22, 2020, is a young adult fiction novel that delves into themes of identity, homecoming, and the legacy of assault. The story follows Katina King, a teen jujitsu champion from Northern California, as she grapples with the secrets of her past. Alongside her is Robin Thornton, who was adopted from an orphanage in India and struggles to understand his roots. Their paths converge during a summer service trip to Kolkata, where they work with survivors of human trafficking.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines the journeys of Robin and Kat as they navigate their complex histories and forge a connection through shared experiences. The novel addresses social themes such as physical and emotional abuse, friendship, and family dynamics, highlighting the importance of healing and justice. With 432 pages, this edition presents a thoughtful exploration of how personal struggles can resonate across borders and generations, emphasizing the impact of small acts of heroism in breaking cycles of violence.
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The award-winning author of You Bring the Distant Near explores identity, homecoming, and the legacy of assault in this personal and ambitious new novel.
Katina King is the reigning teen jujitsu champion of Northern California, but she’s having trouble fighting off the secrets in her past.
Robin Thornton was adopted from an orphanage in India and is reluctant to take on his future. If he can’t find his roots, how can he possibly plan ahead?
Robin and Kat meet in the most unlikely of places—a summer service trip to Kolkata to work with survivors of human trafficking. As bonds build between the travelmates, Robin and Kat discover that justice and healing are tangled, like the pain of their pasts and the hope for their futures. You can’t rewind life; sometimes you just have to push play.
In turns heart wrenching, beautiful, and buoyant, Mitali Perkins’s Forward Me Back to You focuses its lens on the ripple effects of violence—across borders and generations—and how small acts of heroism can break the cycle.
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