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Genesis Begins Again
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February 1, 2020
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February 29, 2020
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Kim
Compelling look at the effects of colorism on the 13-year-old protagonist.
Melissa (ladybug)
Jun 27, 2020 rated it really liked it
I believe this book should have won the Newbery Award itself. It was way better than the actual winner.
Brenda Kahn
I am sorry it took so long to get to this painful yet beautiful debut. I just adored the voice. Genesis is so exasperating but so endearing. But, I'm sort of glad I did wait b/c the author did a superb job of narrating. And reading with my ears allows me to continue reading through my tears. ...more
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