Coming Home (Adapted for Young Adults)

In her compelling memoir adapted for young adults, basketball superstar Brittney Griner recounts her extraordinary journey from early athletic success to her harrowing experience of imprisonment in Russia. After being arrested in February 2022 for possession of a small amount of an illegal substance, Brittney shares her struggles with isolation in a foreign legal system and the emotional turmoil of being the first American woman in a Russian penal colony. Highlighting themes of courage, identity, and resilience, she inspires readers with her story of survival, personal empowerment, and the enduring bonds of love that ultimately led her home.