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American Street

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On the corner of American Street and Joy Road, Fabiola Toussaint thought she would finally find une belle vie—a good life. But after they leave Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Fabiola’s mother is detained by U.S. immigration, leaving Fabiola to navigate her loud American cousins, Chantal, Donna, and Princess; the grittiness of Detroit’s west side; a new school; and a surprising romance, all on her own. Just as she finds her footing in this strange new world, a dangerous proposition presents itself, and Fabiola must learn that freedom comes at a cost. Trapped at the crossroads of an impossible choice, will she pay the price for the American dream?
In her stunning debut, PusHardcoverart-nominated author Ibi Zoboi draws on her own experience as a young Haitian immigrant, infusing this lyrical exploration of America with magical realism and Vodou culture. Unflinching yet filled with joy, American Street is an evocative and powerful coming-of-age story.

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Abigail Z. ★★★★★

Fabiola's voice is so vivid in this story, and the way the narrative shifts between Haiti and Detroit kept me hooked from the first chapter. The pacing is perfect, and I found myself thinking about the characters days after I finished.

Timothy Q. ★★★★★

The audio version pulls you right into Fabiola’s world—the narrator’s voice captures the weight of every Creole phrase and quiet heartbreak. I listened to it in two sittings because I couldn’t step away from the story.

Matthew ★★★★★

The audio version brings Fabiola’s voice to life so vividly, I felt like I was riding along with her from Port-au-Prince to Detroit. The narration really captures that ache of leaving home while holding onto hope.