Happy Saturday and welcome to my stop on the blog tour for REQUIRED READING FOR THE DISENFRANCHISED FRESHMAN! I’m so excited because today I have a guest post by Kristen R. Lee to share with you! This book is truly amazing and I’m so excited to for you to find out more about it!
Required Reading for the Disenfranchised Freshman by Kristen R. Lee Published on February 1, 2022 by Crown Books for Young Readers
Genres: Contemporary, YA
Pages: 336
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Savannah Howard sacrificed her high school social life to make sure she got into a top college. Her sites were set on an HBCU, but when she is accepted to the ivy-covered walls of Wooddale University on a full ride, how can she say no?
Wooddale is far from the perfectly manicured community it sells on its brochures, though. Savannah has barely unpacked before she comes face-to-face with microagressions stemming from racism and elitism. Then, Clive Wilmington's statue is vandalized with blackface. The prime suspect? Lucas Cunningham, Wooddale's most popular student and son to a local prominent family. Soon, Savannah is unearthing the hidden secrets of Wooddale's racist history. But what's the price for standing up for what is right? And will telling the truth about Wooddale's past cost Savannah her own future?
What is your favorite scene from Required Reading for the Disenfranchised Freshman?
The scene where Savannah returns to her hometown and runs into her best friend, B’onca, is my favorite scene because it shows how Savannah has changed and so has the neighborhood which she left in some ways. It’s a realization to Savannah that there’s no escaping these transitional moments in her life.
About Kristen R. Lee
Kristen R. Lee is a native of Memphis Tennessee, whose love of books stems from her grandmother who was a school teacher. After graduating with a bachelor's in communication from MTSU, she began to draft her first novel which focuses on systemic racism and Black culture. Growing up in Memphis, a majority Black city, writing stories that reflect her upbringing is what she strives to do. When she’s not writing, you can find her on twitter sharing memes about not writing.
What do you think about Required Reading for the Disenfranchised Freshman? Have you added it to your tbr yet? Let me know in the comments and have a splendiferous day!
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