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    With the Fire on High
    With the Fire on High
    With the Fire on High
    Audiobook7 hours

    With the Fire on High

    Written by Elizabeth Acevedo

    Narrated by Elizabeth Acevedo

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    2020 Audie Awards® WINNER - Narration by Author

    2020 Audie Awards® Finalist - Young Adult 

    From the New York Times bestselling author of the National Book Award-winning title The Poet X comes a dazzling novel in prose about a girl with talent, pride, and a drive to feed the soul that keeps her fire burning bright.

    Don't miss the audiobook, read by Elizabeth Acevedo, the beloved author and narrator of The Poet X, winner of an Odyssey Honor and an AudioFile Earphones Award winner. 

    Ever since she got pregnant freshman year, Emoni Santiago’s life has been about making the tough decisions—doing what has to be done for her daughter and her abuela. The one place she can let all that go is in the kitchen, where she adds a little something magical to everything she cooks, turning her food into straight-up goodness.

    Even though she dreams of working as a chef after she graduates, Emoni knows that it’s not worth her time to pursue the impossible. Yet despite the rules she thinks she has to play by, once Emoni starts cooking, her only choice is to let her talent break free.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateMay 7, 2019
    ISBN9780062886781
    Author

    Elizabeth Acevedo

    ELIZABETH ACEVEDO is the New York Times-bestselling author of The Poet X, which won the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, the Michael L. Printz Award, the Pura Belpré Award, the Carnegie medal, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, and the Walter Award. She is also the author of With the Fire on High—which was named a best book of the year by the New York Public Library, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal—and Clap When You Land, which was a Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor book and a Kirkus finalist. She holds a BA in Performing Arts from The George Washington University and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Maryland. Acevedo has been a fellow of Cave Canem, Cantomundo, and a participant in the Callaloo Writer’s Workshops. She is a National Poetry Slam Champion, and resides in Washington, DC with her loves.

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    • 4/5
      Like a warm cup of favourite cacao, filled with hope and emotional support. Exactly what I need after finishing a big fantasy series.
    • 5/5
      This was the second book I read by this author. I absolutely loved it! Yes, it is a YA book and yes it talks about a teen mother but it also shows a strong willed mother who will go to what ever lengths she needs to go to be able to provide a life for her daughter while following her dreams.
    • 4/5
      First time I read it, i thought it was boring but second time I loved it and cried at the end. Lovely story.
    • 5/5
      Love this author. Well written. Relatable. A story of resilience and triumph
    • 5/5
      this was SO GOOD. the story is amazing and heartwarming, and elizabeth acevedo’s narration makes even better.
    • 5/5
      Omgggg I'm weeeepinggģ..Very well written.
      Loved this book..??...love .
      Definitely would recommend
    • 5/5
      AMAZING!! Elizabeth Acevedo has a beautiful style of writing ! She will be an auto buy for me from now on.
    • 5/5
      I absolutely loved this book! I would recommend it even if you’re not a fan of YA or contemporary. Beautifully written!
    • 5/5
      Inspiration to all. Humble and gives hope to young people.
    • 5/5
      Beautiful story, 10/10 would recommend to anyone of any age ?
    • 5/5
      Lovely emotional and uplifting story of growing up, struggling against great odds and succeeding in your passion. As always, the author's narration makes it 10x better. Highly recommended!
    • 5/5
      I loved it? so much
      Elizabeth Acevedo, you are cool
    • 5/5
      I love it❤️.I recommend it it teaches you a lot about life and how life can go as a teenager in school with a child.
    • 4/5
      this is such a heart warming novel. it felt, to me, like those afternoon teleseryes i watch when i was a kid.
    • 5/5
      This was one of my favourite reads so far this year! I'm a big fan of Elizabeth Acevedo, from her slam poetry to The Poet X, and now to this gem. I can't wait to read Clap When You Land next. If you have yet to listen to her powerful, poetic words, please do yourself a favour and listen to the audiobooks. Better yet, follow along to the physical book to be fully immersed in the story. I am sure I found a new favourite YA author and wonder what took me so long to read her works. I won't make that mistake again. Happy reading! ?
    • 5/5
      Książka porusza trudne tematy. Zdecydowanie warta uwagi. Polecam z całego serca.
    • 5/5
      Acevedo writes with such flow and style! This is an amazing book and the audio was so stellar! I'd highly recommend anyone to listen to Acevedo narrate this story, she adds a layer of integrity to the words.
    • 5/5
      Loved the style of writing. As Emoni’s character develops slowly but surely. You feel like you know this family. A well told story.
    • 5/5
      What an amazing, powerful, lyrically written novel!!! I absolutely LOVED this book! Captivated my attention from beginning to end; so many great life lessons from such a young mature protagonist. Definitely an instant classic to me and one I won't mind reading over and over again! Beautifully written!
    • 5/5
      So cute! Amazing story and I loved the characters so much!
    • 3/5
      love the latin representation but the book lacked a lot for me.
    • 5/5
      I felt like I was cast in the story. The way the author described the meals was amazing.
    • 5/5
      Such a beautiful book about resilience agaisnt the odds. 100% recommend
    • 4/5
      Elizabeth Acevedo is such a brilliant writer. With the Fire on High is such an inspiring piece that everyone could relate. The novel simply says to keep on dreaming no matter how many road blocks may come on your way.
    • 4/5
      A rollercoaster of emotions and quick paced journey of self discovery and empowerment for not only the protagonist, Emoni Santiago, but also the people in and around her life. Follow the story of a young girl that becomes a teenage mother her freshman year of high school and overnight must tackle the responsibilities of an adult while dealing with the teenage drama and feelings generally experienced in that frustrating stage of life. With quick wit and heartwarming dialogue, you will walk a mile in Emoni's shoes and eat your way through every snack you have on hand!
    • 4/5
      It was a good book, I liked the audio voice
    • 5/5
      Read all her popular books and so far so good. She’s an amazing writer and narrator.
    • 5/5
      I loved this. It was such a sweet, yet realistic novel. Nothing too cheesy, a real glimpse at a life of a teen mom. Loved that it was read by its author and so it also had the beautiful accent.
    • 5/5
      This book has been on my radar since it came out, but I never got around to reading it. I'm so glad I finally have! I relate to Emoni in many ways. At times it had me smiling, laughing, or feeling emotional. Loved it!
    • 5/5
      Absolutely amazing, and surprisingly relatable! Great read! Made me laugh and made me cry. Thank you!