Lotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution
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    Sep-2022
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Longlisted for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature



Member of the 2023 Notable Books for a Global Society (NGBS) List



From the beloved author of President of the Whole Fifth Grade, a story about a young Black girl who summons the courage to fight against a discriminatory dress code--and stand up for herself.



Lotus Bloom just wants to express herself--with her violin, her retro style, and her peaceful vibe, not to mention her fabulous hair.



This school year, Lotus is taking her talent and spirit to the seventh grade at a new school of the arts. The one where she just might get to play under the famous maestro, a violin virtuoso and conductor of the orchestra. But Lotus's best friend, Rebel, thinks Lotus should stay at their school. Why should this fancy new school get all the funding and pull the brightest kids out? Rebel wants Lotus to help her protest, but Lotus isn't sure. If she's going to be in the spotlight, she'd rather it be for her music.



Then, when boys throw paper wads and airplanes into Lotus's afro, Lotus finds herself in trouble for a dress code violation. Lotus must choose--should she stay quiet and risk her beloved hair, or put aside her peaceful vibe and risk everything to fight back?



Inspired by real stories of Black girls fighting dress codes that discriminate against their hair and culture, beloved author Sherri Winston introduces a memorable character who finds her way to speak up for what's right, no matter what it takes.
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EDITIONS
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    • Jan-2024
    • Bloomsbury
    • Paperback
    • ISBN: 1547608498
    • ISBN13: 9781547608492
    • First Edition
    • Sep-2022
    • Bloomsbury Publishing
    • eBook
    • ISBN: 1547608471
    • ISBN13: 9781547608478
    •  
    • Sep-2022
    • Bloomsbury Children's Books
    • eBook (Kindle)
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    • Sep-2022
    • Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
    • Audible
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    • May-2023
    • Youth Large Print
    • Hardcover
    • Large Print
    • Library Binding



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