Somewhere between bitter and sweet

Told in two voices, Pen, whose dream of taking over her family's restaurant has been destroyed, and Xander, a new, undocumented, employee seeking his father, form a bond.

Main Author: Kemp, Laekan Zea (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2021.
Edition: First edition.
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Summary: Told in two voices, Pen, whose dream of taking over her family's restaurant has been destroyed, and Xander, a new, undocumented, employee seeking his father, form a bond.
Physical Description: 352 pages ; 21 cm
Audience: Ages 12+.
ISBN: 9780316460279
0316460273
Author Notes: Laekan Zea Kemp is a writer living in Austin, Texas. She has three objectives when it comes to storytelling: to make people laugh, cry, and crave Mexican food. Her work celebrates Chicane grit, resilience, creativity, and joy while exploring themes of identity and mental health. Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet is her debut YA contemporary novel. She invites you to visit her at laekanzeakemp.com or follow her on Twitter @LaekanZeaKemp.