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Descripción Softcover. Condición: new. Product Description#1 Kids Indie Next List * Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year * Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of the Year * SLJ Best Book of the Year * Kirkus Best Book of the Year * Junior Library Guild Selection * Edgar Award Nominee * Four Starred Reviews * Bank Street Best Childrens Book of the Year * An Indie Bestseller *From debut author Janae Marks comes a captivating story full of heart, as one courageous girl questions assumptions, searches for the truth, and does what she believes is right-even in the face of great opposition.Zoe Washington isnt sure what to write. What does a girl say to the father shes never met, hadnt heard from until his letter arrived on her twelfth birthday, and whos been in prison for a terrible crime?A crime he says he never committed.Could Marcus really be innocent? Zoe is determined to uncover the truth. Even if it means hiding his letters and her investigation from the rest of her family. Everyone else thinks Zoes worrying about doing a good job at her bakery internship and proving to her parents that shes worthy of auditioning for Food Networks Kids Bake Challenge.But with bakery confections on one part of her mind, and Marcuss conviction weighing heavily on the other, this is one recipe Zoe doesnt know how to balance. The only thing she knows to be true: Everyone lies."When Marcus tells Zoe he is innocent, and her grandmother agrees, Zoe begins to learn about inequality in the criminal justice system, and she sets out to find the alibi witness who can prove his innocence." (Publishers Weekly, "An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List")Plus don't miss Janae Marks's A Soft Place to Land!ReviewThis powerful debut packs both depth and sweetness, tackling a tough topic in a sensitive, compelling way. An extraordinary, timely, must-read debut about love, family, friendship, and justice. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"This exceptionally sweet debut from Marks illustrates profound cracks in the American criminal justice system while telling an affecting story grounded in the middle-grade experience. The troubling ways race affects the characterswill facilitate important conversations about racial profiling and incarceration rates for people of color. Fortunately, Marks capable storytelling and engaging characters also combine into a wondrous confection of a book, full of heart and hope and promise. - Booklist (starred review)"Debut author Marks seamlessly weaves timely discussions about institutionalized racism into this uplifting and engaging story that packs an emotional punch." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)A smart, necessary, and hopeful middle grade debut that expertly balances a gentle, heartwarming tone with searing insight into systemic racism. - School Library Journal (starred review)Marks delivers a spirited central character whose determination to get to the truth is admirable. An involving family story, this novel could also serve as an introduction to social justice for elementary schoolers." - Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books"Never heavy-handed, Marks prose is as sweet as one of Zoes confections. And as the icing on the cake, From the Desk of Zoe Washington imparts important lessons about judging other people, whether by the color of their skin or by their presumed guilt or innocence." - BookPageMarks tackles the complex costs of the pursuit of justice and motivates readers to feel equipped-and energized-to stand up for whats right, right now. Readers will recognize that, like Zoe Washington, they need not wait until they grow up to make their actions count. - Tanita S. Davis, author of Mares WarA delightful confection of a novel! Zoe is a wondrous heroine who inspires a deeper love for food, family, and friends. Advocating for social justice, she creates a new recipe for a better, sweeter world. An enticing and enthralling debut from Janae Marks. - Jewell Parker Rhodes, New York Times bests. Nº de ref. del artículo: DADAX0062875868