{"product_id":"when-you-ask-me-where-im-going-isbn-9780062912619","title":"When You Ask Me Where I'm Going","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of Rupi Kaur and Elizabeth Acevedo, Jasmin Kaur’s stunning debut novel is a collection of poetry, illustrations, and prose.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003escream\u003cbr\u003eso that one day\u003cbr\u003ea hundred years from now\u003cbr\u003eanother sister will not have to\u003cbr\u003edry her tears wondering\u003cbr\u003ewhere in history\u003cbr\u003eshe lost her voice\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe six sections of the book explore what it means to be a young woman living in a world that doesn’t always hear her and tell the story of Kiran as she flees a history of trauma and raises her daughter, Sahaara, while living undocumented in North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelving into current cultural conversations including sexual assault, mental health, feminism, and immigration, this narrative of resilience, healing, empowerment, and love will galvanize readers to fight for what is right in their world.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Kaur’s elegant and informative poetry and prose packs a powerful punch. The gentle words empathize with and encourage readers, uplifting the soul, and praising every woman’s spirit.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Gut-wrenching and awe-inspiring, all in the same breath. That’s how I feel about \u003cem\u003eWhen You Ask Me Where I’m Going\u003c\/em\u003e. Jasmin Kaur writes the type of poetry that you never want to stop reading. The type of poetry that makes you want to cry, laugh, stop and think, scream, and then use your own voice to tell your stories and speak your truth without apology. This book will change you.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLayla Saad, author of the forthcoming Me and White Supremacy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Gut-wrenching and awe-inspiring. Jasmin Kaur writes the type of poetry that you never want to stop reading, that makes you want to cry, laugh, stop and think, scream, and then tell your stories and speak your truth without apology. This book will change you.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLayla Saad, author of the forthcoming Me and White Supremacy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Kaur’s poetry delivers moments of startling clarity and light, lyrically describing the experience of a population rarely visible in Western literature.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Kaur draws on her experience of being a Sikh woman in Canada to express feelings of anger, grief, and tentative hopefulness that will resonate deeply with young women who feel unheard and unseen because of their ethnicity, their immigration status, and\/or their experience of domestic abuse.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Jasmin Kaur epitomizes a powerful, assertive, and unapologetic voice in her debut collection When You Ask Me Where I’m Going, conveying an elegant sense of self-awareness and confidence that is utterly inspiring. The way she speaks candidly about the deep, dark, and hidden while maintaining a tone of optimism and resilience is a magical balancing act. She welcomes us to lean in and listen to the intimacies of her story—to revel in both the beautiful and painful notes of existence. As she challenges expectations and brutal truths, Jasmin offers an insightful commentary on the world from her eyes that is bound to resonate. You will find yourself in awe of her effortless creativity, of how the lines flow, of the way she so courageously writes about what many cannot find the words to say.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMadisen Kuhn, author of 18 Years, Please Don’t Go Before I Get Better, and forthcoming Almost Home\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Kaur’s debut collection explores what it means to be a young woman in a world that not only fails to hear her but that often refuses to see her. The novel begins with poems that are more than pretty words; they carry weight and breathe fire. Power is reclaimed through self-acceptance and love.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Raw and introspective, both painful and uplifting to read, When You Ask Me Where I’m Going seamlessly conveys a vast spectrum of emotions in a very real way that the reader can easily connect with.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Nerd Daily\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A searing and gorgeous debut. This book made me feel seen, but it also educated me—it’s sure to provoke many necessary and meaningful conversations.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJasmine Warga, author of Other Words For Home and My Heart and Other Black Holes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An emotional journey that will enlighten, inspire and empower readers everywhere.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmanda Lovelace, bestselling author of the princess saves herself in this one, the witch doesn't burn in this one and the mermaid's voice returns in this one\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Kaur weaves a captivating narrative that reminds us of what it means to be raw, to be powerful, to be beautifully unique—beautifully human. So many people need this book. I’m one of them.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKristin Cast, #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling author of the House of Night series, The Dysasters, and the forthcoming The Key\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Jasmin Kaur’s work is divine and essential. She sees you and then hands you the mirror to see yourself. There is a sweet, fierce and true vulnerability in every piece. Cling to this book, it is honest and it will bring you home to yourself.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUpile Chisala, author of soft magic, nectar, and the forthcoming A Fire Like You\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Jasmin Kaur epitomizes a powerful, assertive, and unapologetic voice, speaking candidly about the deep, dark, and hidden while maintaining a tone of optimism and resilience. 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