On the Come Up (Authentic Verified) by Angie Thomas

"Sixteen-year-old Bri dreams of becoming one of the greatest rappers of all time?r at least winning her first battle. As the daughter of a late underground hip hop legend who died just before hitting it big, Bri feels the weight of her father? legacy on her shoulders. But it? hard to make a name for herself when she? labeled a hoodlum at school, and the fridge at home is empty after her mom loses her job.

So Bri pours all her anger and frustration into her first song, which goes viral?or all the wrong reasons.

Suddenly, Bri finds herself at the center of a media storm, portrayed more as a menace than a rising MC. But with an eviction notice threatening her family? home, Bri realizes that she doesn? just want to make it?he has to. Even if it means becoming the very thing the world has labeled her.

On the Come Up is a raw, insightful, and heart-filled story about fighting for your dreams, even when the odds are stacked against you. It? a powerful exploration of freedom of speech, identity, and the struggles young Black people face in a world that doesn? always give them room to speak up. Written by one of the most influential voices of a generation, this novel is an ode to hip hop and the power of finding your voice?o matter the cost.

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