On the Come Up
On the Come Up by Angie Thomas is a young adult fiction novel published by HarperCollins on February 5, 2019. This 464-page book follows the journey of sixteen-year-old Bri, who aspires to become one of the greatest rappers of all time. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend, Bri faces the challenge of living up to her father’s legacy while navigating the difficulties of her current life, including her family’s financial struggles and the stigma of being labeled a hoodlum at school.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of music, social issues, and the complexities of growing up in a challenging environment. Bri’s story unfolds as she channels her anger and frustration into her music, which unexpectedly goes viral, leading to a media portrayal that complicates her aspirations. The book explores the intersection of personal ambition and societal perception, highlighting the struggles faced by young black individuals in their pursuit of dreams amidst adversity.
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This is the highly anticipated second novel by Angie Thomas, the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning The Hate U Give.
Sixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Or at least win her first battle. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bri’s got massive shoes to fill.
But it’s hard to get your come up when you’re labeled a hoodlum at school, and your fridge at home is empty after your mom loses her job. So Bri pours her anger and frustration into her first song, which goes viral…for all the wrong reasons.
Bri soon finds herself at the center of a controversy, portrayed by the media as more menace than MC. But with an eviction notice staring her family down, Bri doesn’t just want to make it—she has to. Even if it means becoming the very thing the public has made her out to be.
Insightful, unflinching, and full of heart, On the Come Up is an ode to hip hop from one of the most influential literary voices of a generation. It is the story of fighting for your dreams, even as the odds are stacked against you; and about how, especially for young black people, freedom of speech isn’t always free.
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