Burn Baby Burn

In Meg Medina's compelling coming-of-age novel, set against the backdrop of New York's tumultuous summer of 1977, 17-year-old Nora Lopez grapples with danger both outside and within her home. As the city endures arson, a blackout, and a notorious serial killer, Nora also faces her bullying brother and a struggling family dynamic. With a new romance budding at work, she questions whether dating is worth the risk in a city where the threats loom ever closer. This story reveals the intricate complexities of growing up in a time when personal and social dangers intertwine.