Forgive Me Not

ISBN-13: 9780593698044 / Miękka / 2023 / 400 str.

Jennifer Baker

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Praise for Forgive Me Not:

Though the justice system in the novel is clearly fiction, the parallels with our current system especially Baker's depiction of the unequal way justice is applied are unmistakable. A sharp indictment, Baker makes a powerful and passionate statement about real justice embedded in a well-constructed plot populated by vivid characters. Booklist, starred review

Jennifer Baker crafts a riveting, heartbreaking, and ultimately redemptive tale with nuanced characters that are perfectly flawed and relatable. Forgive Me Not is an astute social commentary on the juvenile justice system and a powerful reflection on who deserves second chances. A groundbreaking debut that will stay with the reader long after the story ends.   Renée Watson, #1 New York Times bestselling author, The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

Unflinching and character-driven, Forgive Me Not confronts difficult questions about identity, family, and forgiveness. A potent reminder of the personal and societal harm caused by dehumanizing systems.   Randy Ribay, National Book Award Finalist, Patron Saints of Nothing

Brilliant, bold, and deeply moving, Forgive Me Not shines a necessary and dignifying light on the young people trapped in a broken system of justice. This novel radiates with the redemptive power of love and forgiveness. Brendan Kiely, co-author of the New York Times bestselling All American Boys and The Other Talk
 
Baker s writing excels at showing rather than telling through vivid details. Kirkus Reviews

Through resonant alternating perspectives, debut author Baker empathetically examines the harsh treatment of Black youth in the justice system. Affecting depictions of addiction and reform contribute to the novel s overarching interrogation of blame, guilt, and self-forgiveness. Publishers Weekly

O autorze

Jennifer Baker is a publishing professional of twenty years, the creator and host of the Minorities in Publishing podcast, and editor of the short story anthology Everyday People: The Color of Life. She has volunteered with organizations such as We Need Diverse Books and I, Too, Arts Collective, and spoken widely on topics of inclusion, the craft of writing, podcasting, and the inner workings of the publishing industry. Her fiction, nonfiction, and criticism have appeared in various print and online publications.