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May 2023's poll winner for the "Moderator Recommends" read is:


Clap When You Land
Elizabeth Acevedo

In a novel-in-verse that brims with grief and love, National Book Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Acevedo writes about the devastation of loss, the difficulty of forgiveness, and the bittersweet bonds that shape our lives.

Camino Rios lives for the summers when her father visits her in the Dominican Republic. But this time, on the day when his plane is supposed to land, Camino arrives at the airport to see crowds of crying people…

In New York City, Yahaira Rios is called to the principal’s office, where her mother is waiting to tell her that her father, her hero, has died in a plane crash.

Separated by distance—and Papi’s secrets—the two girls are forced to face a new reality in which their father is dead and their lives are forever altered.

And then, when it seems like they’ve lost everything of their father, they learn of each other.

Looking forward to reading with you!

I missed this recommendation in our group. I've checked my local library's website and it appears as though it is in. I will go check it out!

I've never considered myself much of a poetry fan or reader, even though I do appreciate it. I "discovered" novel in verse a couple years ago, and have enjoyed all the ones I've read (which - I think - have all been middle grade or young adult).

Amy wrote: "I missed this recommendation in our group. I've checked my local library's website and it appears as though it is in. I will go check it out!

I've never considered myself much of a poetry fan or r..."

Acevedo's The Poet X was excellent. I'm looking forward to reading this.