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Jayd Jackson, a spirited African American sophomore with a passion for drag racing, sparks change at South Bay High by helping to form the school's first African Student Union. While she navigates the challenges of cultural activism, Jayd also explores a budding romantic connection with Emilio, a Latino freshman. As she balances friendships, family expectations—particularly from her visionary grandmother—and the pressures of teenage life, Jayd faces questions of identity, love, and self‑discovery.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: L. Divine
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