Title: With the Fire on High
Author: Elizabeth Acevedo
Publisher: Quill Tree Books
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With the Fire on High is an empowering story of teen mom Emoni Santiago. She faces struggles unlike those of her peers but she finds comfort in cooking, which is her passion and gift. Emoni's dreams to graduate and one day become a chef seem impossible when having to juggle the daily struggles of being a teen mother. With help from her grandmother, her best friend Angelica, Malachi, a recent transfer student, her baby Emma, and cooking, Emoni finds her way. This book is a heartwarming, encouraging story that shows how with hard work and help from friends, dreams may be closer than they seem.

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