Kings of B’more
Kings of B’more by R. Eric Thomas is a young adult fiction novel published by National Geographic Books on May 16, 2023. This 416-page book follows two Black queer best friends, Harrison and Linus, as they navigate their last day together in Baltimore before Linus moves out of state. Faced with the pressures of impending adulthood and the uncertainties of the future, Harrison plans a memorable send-off that includes a mini road trip, their first Pride celebration, and a rooftop dance party, all while trying to evade their parents’ watchful eyes.
Readers will find a heartfelt exploration of friendship and the bittersweet nature of goodbyes as Harrison and Linus embark on their adventure. The narrative captures the essence of youthful exuberance and the challenges of growing up, touching on themes relevant to young adults, including social dynamics and personal identity. With its engaging storyline, Kings of B’more presents a relatable journey filled with moments of joy and reflection, making it a significant addition to contemporary young adult literature.
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“Infused with all the joy of the best teen movies, Kings of B’more is sure to be a big hit.” —BuzzFeed
Two Black queer best friends face their last day together with an epic journey through Baltimore in this magnetic YA debut by bestselling author of Here for It, R. Eric Thomas.
With junior year starting in the fall, Harrison feels like he’s on the precipice of, well, everything. Standardized testing, college, and the terrifying unknowns and looming pressures of adulthood after that—it’s like the future wants to eat him alive. Which is why Harrison is grateful that he and his best friend, Linus, will face these things together. But at the end of a shift at their summer job, Linus invites Harrison to their special spot overlooking the city to deliver devastating news: He’s moving out of state at the end of the week.
To keep from completely losing it—and partially inspired by a cheesy movie-night pick by his dad—Harrison plans a send-off à la Ferris Bueller’s Day Off that’s worthy of his favorite person. If they won’t be having all the life-expanding experiences they thought they would, Harrison will squeeze them all into their last day together. They end up on a mini road trip, their first Pride, and a rooftop dance party, all while keeping their respective parents, who track them on a family location app, off their trail. Harrison and Linus make a pact to do all the things—big and small—they’ve been too scared to do. But nothing feels scarier than saying goodbye to someone you love.
“Profoundly charming.” —Ryan Douglass, New York Times bestselling author of The Taking of Jake Livingston
“Luminous.” —Adib Khorram, award-winning author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay
“Utterly phenomenal.” —Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions
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