{"product_id":"the-other-side-of-imani-isbn-9780063288782","title":"The Other Side of Imani","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA story about finding your voice alongside your real self, \u003cem\u003eThe Other Side of Imani \u003c\/em\u003eis a heartfelt, fresh, and powerful middle grade contemporary debut that’s perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eFront Desk, That Girl Lay Lay, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eJust Right Jillian\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEver since she could remember, thirteen-year-old Imani has wanted to be a fashion designer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut fashion designers are bold, out-there, and in your face. And despite her unique sense of style, Imani has trouble fitting in, let alone standing \u003cem\u003eout\u003c\/em\u003e. Entering her new school’s design competition for a scholarship to the nearby arts high school seems like the perfect way to make new friends and get closer to her dream of being a designer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen Imani’s designs are stolen by one of her classmates, and Imani is forced to enter the competition anonymously, under a virtual persona of her own creation—“Estelle.” When Estelle then goes viral, Imani must figure out how to be her “real” self as she finds her true friends \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e her voice... all while hoping to win the competition.  \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"The story moves at a brisk pace, immersing readers in Imani’s colorful world of bold designs, cultural pride (her father is from Barbados, and her mother is from Ghana), and artistic expression. It’s a heartfelt exploration of identity, creativity, and the courage to be seen and to stand up for yourself. A creative, culturally rich look at self-expression.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Readers will root for Imani to receive justice after her designs are stolen... Imani’s story will resonate with middle-grade readers looking to find their voice.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A Black tween learns how to stand up for herself in this inviting and endearing middle-grade novel... a great read-alike for Renée Watson's middle-grade novels or Kelly Yang's \u003cem\u003eFront Desk\u003c\/em\u003e.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness, starred review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588064522469,"sku":"NP9780063288782","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063288782.jpg?v=1773961601","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-other-side-of-imani-isbn-9780063288782","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}