Things in the neighborhood start to shift when a abandoned house across the street from Zuri gets turned into a mini mansion. Her mother nurtures her daughters and the neighbors through her cooking and block parties bring everyone together with food and music. Zuri lives with both her parents and three sisters on a city block where everyone knows everyone and they treat each other like family. We meet Zuri Benitez, a young Afro-Latina (Haitian-Dominican) who loves slam poetry and everything about Bushwick Brooklyn. This is a Pride & Prejudice re-telling of sorts or as Zoboi calls it, a ‘Remix’ □ but at its heart it’s a story about one girls love for her neighborhood and the effects of Gentrification. There’s so much good to say about Ibi Zoboi’s Pride and why it’s such a relevant read for readers living in New York City or any major city for that matter. □ ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review □ BUSHWICK BROOKLYN MURAL (Photo = link to source)
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