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Daughters of Jubilation Hardcover – 13 Oct. 2020

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 49 ratings

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"A compelling story of first love and battling racism with a magical twist." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Well-told, fast-paced." --School Library Journal (starred review)

From the award-winning author of The Truth of Right Now comes a stunning, grounded fantasy in the vein of Dread Nation that follows a black teen as she finds her place among a family of women gifted with magical abilities.

In the Jim Crow South, white supremacy reigns and tensions are high. But Evalene Deschamps has other things to worry about. She has two little sisters to look after, an overworked single mother, and a longtime crush who is finally making a move.

On top of all that, Evvie's magic abilities are growing stronger by the day. Her family calls it jubilation--a gift passed down from generations of black women since the time of slavery. And as Evvie's talents waken, something dark comes loose and threatens to resurface...

And when the demons of Evvie's past finally shake free, she must embrace her mighty lineage, and summon the power that lies within her.

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Bustle Most Anticipated Book of October 2020
A Junior Library Guild Selection
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Parade Best New Historical Novel of Fall 2020
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BuzzFeed YA Book by Black Authors We're Excited to Read in 2020
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"A lyrical novel about a young Black woman discovering her power." --PopSugar

"The exploration of home, and the reflection on how a place where you can't be safe can nevertheless be called home, is powerful. A compelling story of first love and battling racism with a magical twist." --Kirkus, starred review

"A well-told, fast-paced story about a teenage girl coming of age, while coming to terms with her family's legacy." --SLJ, starred review

"Corthron brings her writing talent to the realm of YA with a powerful story about a magic-wielding Black teen in the Jim Crow South...Corthron inventively explores America's heinous racist history while telling the story of a Black teen grappling with a hostile culture on top of ordinary teenage growing pains, like a first crush. Readers swept up by Justina Ireland's Dread Nation series will gravitate to this historical fantasy, almost as if by magic." --Booklist

"The legacy of slavery, the persistence of racism, and the intergenerational trauma experienced by Black women and girls are explored with a deft hand. . . . Evvie's narration is bold and self-assured." --BCCB

About the Author

Kara Lee Corthron is an author, playwriter, and TV writer based in Los Angeles. She's the author of The Truth of Right Now, winner of the Parent's Choice Gold Award, and Daughters of Jubilation. Her plays, including What Are You Worth?, Welcome to Fear City, AliceGraceAnon, and Holly Down in Heaven, have been performed across the US, and she writes for the TV thrillers You (Netflix) and The Flight Attendant (HBO Max). She's a multiyear MacDowell Fellow and a resident playwright at New Dramatists.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (13 Oct. 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1481459503
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1481459501
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 17 years
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 2.54 x 20.96 cm
  • Customer reviews:
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Kara Lee Corthron lives and writes in New York City. She’s written many plays that have been performed around the U.S. including ALICEGRACEANON, WELCOME TO FEAR CITY, LISTEN FOR THE LIGHT, and HOLLY DOWN IN HEAVEN, which won her the Princess Grace Award (and a dance with Prince Albert II, of Monaco). THE TRUTH OF RIGHT NOW is her first novel.

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  • Elnora Gunter1
    5.0 out of 5 stars A story that will stay with you long past The END
    Reviewed in the United States on 26 April 2022
    Woah. This one is so, so special. While it is against the backdrop of a Jim Crow South, please don't think that it is all the story is about. This book is a touching, poignant coming-of-age tale about Evvie as she goes through teenagedom and the thrills of first love all while coming to terms with her magic and the power and responsibility it holds. There is also a lovely, nuanced thread about womanhood and the history of the black experience in America that is weaved throughout the story with such care. The ending is quite bittersweet but in a way, makes the book even more beautiful.
  • DR
    5.0 out of 5 stars You have to read this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on 4 May 2021
    Oh my goodness! This was a book that drew me in with the first page. The dialogue seemed to paint the landscape of the characters. It was mesmerizing to read. The writing was tight, strong and pulled me into the story even as I laughed, cried, experienced anger and love. A wonder, a true wonder.
  • Kenneth L.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful characters and a page-turning story
    Reviewed in the United States on 29 November 2020
    Fun, gripping and quite moving. A vividly textured portrait of the Jim Crow South. I particularly loved the scenes between Evalene and her grandmother. This book is being compared to Dread Nation, but I find it far superior to DN in terms of storytelling craft. I hope we'll see a sequel!
  • gtokach
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!
    Reviewed in the United States on 26 November 2020
    I couldn't put DAUGHTERS OF JUBILATION down! It gracefully and appropriately addresses mature topics for teenagers. The writing style is clear and gives you an undeniable understanding of and love for the Evvie, the main character.
  • rgmp
    5.0 out of 5 stars So captivating and well written!
    Reviewed in the United States on 14 August 2021
    I loved this book. I loved getting to know the characters and felt completely immersed in the world of this story. Moving, exhilarating and entrancing!