Under the Neon Lights

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Synopsis
In this sparkling and heartfelt debut YA novel in verse by a Reese's Book Club LitUp fellow, a young Black girl discovers first love, self-worth, and the power of a good skate. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo and Joya Goffney.Sixteen-year-old Jaelyn Coleman lives for Saturdays at WestSide Roll, the iconic neighborhood roller rink. On these magical nights, Jae can lose herself in the music of DJ Sunny, the smell of nachos from the concession, and the crowd of some of her favorite people—old heads, dance crews, and other regulars like herself. Here, Jae and other Black teens can fully be themselves.One Saturday, as Jae skates away her worries, she crashes into the cutest boy she&’s ever seen. Trey&’s dimples, rich brown skin, and warm smile make it impossible for her to be mad at him though. Best of all, he can&’t stop finding excuses to be around her. A nice change for once, in contrast with her best friend&’s cold distance of late or her estranged father creeping back into her life.Just as Jae thinks her summer might change for the better, devastating news hits: Westside Roll is shutting down. The gentrification rapidly taking over her predominantly Black Indianapolis neighborhood, filling it with luxury apartments and fancy boutiques, has come for her safe-haven. And this is just one trouble Jae can&’t skate away from.Debut author Arriel Vinson&’s lyrical and contemplative story of young Black love and coming of age in Indianapolis ushers in an exciting new voice in YA literature.
Copyright:
2025

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
384 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780593858608
Related ISBNs:
9780593858592, 9798217071265, 9798217071272
Publisher:
Penguin Young Readers Group
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Arriel Vinson
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Romance, Teens, Poetry, Literature and Fiction
Reading Age:
12 and up
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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