{"product_id":"everything-within-and-in-between-isbn-9780062976918","title":"Everything Within and In Between","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eColor Me In \u003c\/em\u003emeets \u003cem\u003eI Am Not Your Perfect Mexican\u003cbr\u003eDaughter\u003c\/em\u003e in\u003cem\u003e Everything Within and In Between\u003c\/em\u003e, a deeply honest\u003cbr\u003ecoming-of-age story about reclaiming a heritage buried under assimilation, the\u003cbr\u003ebonds within families, and defining who you are for yourself.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ri Fernández’s entire life, she’s been told, “We live in\u003cbr\u003eAmerica and we speak English.” Raised by her strict Mexican grandma, Ri has\u003cbr\u003enever been allowed to learn Spanish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat’s more, her grandma has pulled Ri away\u003cbr\u003efrom the community where they once belonged. In its place, Ri has grown up\u003cbr\u003etrying to fit in among her best friend’s world of mansions and country clubs in\u003cbr\u003ean attempt try to live out her grandmother’s version of the “American Dream.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn her heart, Ri has always believed that her mother, who\u003cbr\u003edisappeared when Ri was young, would accept her exactly how she is and not try\u003cbr\u003eto turn her into someone she’s never wanted to be. So when Ri finds a long-hidden\u003cbr\u003eletter from her mom begging for a visit, she decides to reclaim what Grandma\u003cbr\u003ekept from her: her heritage and her mom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut nothing goes as planned. Her mom\u003cbr\u003eisn’t who Ri imagined she would be and finding her doesn’t make Ri’s struggle to\u003cbr\u003enavigate the interweaving threads of her mixed heritage any less complicated.\u003cbr\u003eNobody has any idea of who Ri really is—not even Ri herself. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEverything Within and In Between\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful new\u003cbr\u003eyoung adult novel about one young woman’s journey to rediscover her roots and\u003cbr\u003eredefine herself from acclaimed author Nikki Barthelmess.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"A moving story of acceptance, this will give readers space to consider what they can’t change, what they must fight to change, and what they shouldn’t have to.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A solid addition to young adult collections.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA stunning story about having faith in oneself, one’s friends, and one’s family. Ri and all the people she loves are so real and full of heart that it’s impossible not to root for them\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSamantha Mabry, author of Tigers, Not Daughters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A hopeful coming-of-age story about new friendships, first love, and figuring out how to bridge two worlds. It's a tender novel that glimmers with all of the wonder of self-discovery.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMonica Gomez-Hira, author of Once Upon a Quinceañera\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A relatable, compelling, and powerful story that offers a way forward, a way to reclaim and redefine one’s self.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRandy Ribay, author of the National Book Award finalist Patron Saints of Nothing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Barthelmess’ story thoughtfully explores intergenerational cultural dynamics and racial microaggressions as it follows Ri on her journey of self-discovery. An honest and engaging narrative.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This lush coming-of-age tale will fire readers’ emotions as they follow Ri’s quest to learn more about her heritage ... full of hope and realistic situations, [it] will speak to those who enjoy stories exploring identity and true purpose.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Barthelmess examines identity, complicated intergenerational relationships, and the power of connection to one’s cultural heritage and community with sincerity and insight in this nuanced contemporary coming-of-age novel. Readers will find much to love in Ri’s journey as she sets out to define who she is and what she wants for herself.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A moving story about family, the challenges facing biracial teens, and the importance of forgiveness.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIsmée Williams, author of This Train Is Being Held\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An earnest and heartfelt look at biracial identity, complicated family dynamics, and the discovery of awho we are and who we hope to become.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrystal Maldonado, author of Fat Chance, Charlie Vega\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890361069797,"sku":"NP9780062976918","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062976918.jpg?v=1730233118","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/everything-within-and-in-between-isbn-9780062976918","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}