{"product_id":"rain-rising-courtne-comrie-paperback","title":"Rain Rising -- Courtne Comrie, Paperback","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn inspiring debut middle grade novel-in-verse about Rain, who must overcome sadness after her all-star brother is badly beaten up at a frat party. \u003cem\u003eGenesis Begins Again\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eBrown Girl Dreaming \u003c\/em\u003ein this powerful story of perseverance, family, and hope.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A gorgeous debut: a necessary, cathartic, immersive healing experience.\" --\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/em\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"In this gut-wrenching verse novel by debut author Comrie, thirteen-year-old City Middle School student Rain Washington grapples with the aftermath of a violent racist attack. . . . Comrie sensitively tackles myriad topics, including colorism, fiscal scarcity, and structural racism, as well as their effects on mental health, in this impressive volume.\" --\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This lovingly crafted novel-in-verse is a much-needed reminder that compassion, both for oneself and others, can help make the world right as rain.\" --\u003cem\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books \u003c\/em\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A searing exploration of the intricacies of racism, privilege, and self-worth within the confines of the Black community. Rain's journey is one that includes an acceptance of all the pieces of her identity that make her whole and unique.\" --ALA \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRain is keeping a big secret from everyone around her: She's sad. All the time. Rain struggles with her image and feels inferior to her best friend, Nara. Not even her all-star student-athlete big brother (and personal superhero), Xander, can help Rain with her dark thoughts and low self-esteem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd when Xander becomes the victim of violence at a predominantly white university, Rain's life and mind take a turn for the worse. But when her favorite teacher, Miss Walia, invites her to an after-school circle group, Rain finds the courage to help herself and her family heal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the rain, she is both gentle and a force, finding strength to rise again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"You can't help but fall in love with this book. Heartbreaking, emotional, and a ride well worth taking.\" --Marie Arnold, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Year I Flew Away \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eI Rise\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Everyone who reads this will be inspired by Rain's dedication to finding healing.\" --Elisabet Velasquez, author of \u003cem\u003eWhen We Make It\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 2023 Bank Street Books Best Children's Book of the Year for Ages 12-14 in Fiction (Contemporary Issues)!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 2025 Evergreen Teen Book Award nominee!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Courtne Comrie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/26\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.56\" H x 5.04\" L x 0.79\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780063159716\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kotton Kandy Skies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51723650990379,"sku":"9780063159716","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/2978\/5899\/files\/9780063159716.jpg?v=1774777458","url":"https:\/\/2trc11-eq.myshopify.com\/products\/rain-rising-courtne-comrie-paperback","provider":"Kotton Kandy Skies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}