Bibliograph

Forever is now, Mariama J. Lockington

Type

Label

Forever is now, Mariama J. Lockington

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages 12-18, Farrar Straus GirouxGrades 10-12, Farrar Straus Giroux

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Forever is now

Oclc number

1335410241

Responsibility statement

Mariama J. Lockington

Summary

When sixteen-year-old Sadie, a Black bisexual recluse, develops agoraphobia the summer before her junior year, she relies on her best friend, family, and therapist to overcome her fearsOn a perfect summer day, wrapped in her girlfriend's arms. Sadie feels safe. She's been struggling to manage her chronic anxiety, and is hopeful better times are ahead. When her girlfriend reveals some unexpected news, and the two witness a violent incident of police brutality, Sadie's whole world is upended in an instant. Not feeling safe anywhere, Sadie retreats inside her self. When her therapist diagnoses Sadie with agoraphobia, she starts on a path of healing. Her best friend, Evan, updates her on the protests taking place in their city. How can you show up for your community when you can't even leave your house? -- adapted from jacket

Target audience

adolescent

Classification