
With the Fire on High
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Elizabeth Acevedo
A 2020 Audie Awards winner - narration by author
A 2020 Audie Awards finalist - young adult
From the New York Times best-selling author of the National Book Award-winning title The Poet X comes a dazzling novel in prose about a girl with talent, pride, and a drive to feed the soul that keeps her fire burning bright.
Don't miss the audiobook, read by Elizabeth Acevedo, the beloved author and narrator of The Poet X, winner of an Odyssey Honor and an AudioFile Earphones Award winner.
Ever since she got pregnant freshman year, Emoni Santiago’s life has been about making the tough decisions - doing what has to be done for her daughter and her abuela. The one place she can let all that go is in the kitchen, where she adds a little something magical to everything she cooks, turning her food into straight-up goodness.
Even though she dreams of working as a chef after she graduates, Emoni knows that it’s not worth her time to pursue the impossible. Yet despite the rules she thinks she has to play by, once Emoni starts cooking, her only choice is to let her talent break free.
©2019 Elizabeth Acevedo (P)2019 HarperCollins PublishersGo Behind the Scenes with Elizabeth Acevedo
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Critic reviews
"Author Elizabeth Acevedo sounds natural and authentic as Emoni, an immensely likable Philadelphia high school senior with a 2-year-old daughter and a gift for cooking. In both her writing and her narration, Acevedo warmly depicts the loving and supportive people in Emoni's life.... This delicious feel-good story will have listeners rooting for Emoni as she figures out the next steps on her life path." (AudioFile Magazine)

Editor's Pick
Coming of age with a kick
"I picked up this listen after a stint of binge watching Chef’s Table, and thought I would find one more inspiring chef’s story, but With the Fire on High is much more. Elizabeth Acevedo’s sophomore novel brings flavor and sazon with its musical verses and fast-talking Spanglish. Acevedo, who narrates (yay!), has a way of infusing magic into the swept-under-the-rug vernacular, as she explores the unique challenges of being bicultural, a woman, a minority, and the universal challenges of being a lost 18 year old with no idea what path to take—or even if there is a path to take. You’ll find grit, recipes, strong female friendships, and even a dash of romance. But be warned, it will leave you with a strong craving for mofongo and tostones."
—Mariana P., Audible Editor
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I loved the description of food in this book! I was salivating so many times. I liked the recipes in between parts of the book; "Serves: you're heart on a rough night" Loved the little details like that!
Gah! I don't know how to describe how much I loved this! It was witty, it made me hungry, it made me happy and angry and sad and all the good, deep feelings you want in a book. If you're considering it, my advice is to go for it!
Amazing! Funny, beautiful and makes you hungry!
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i am praying that your books get picked up by a big fancy film director and made into a movie! Your books, the stories, the literal depictions of your characters are on point! With The Fire On High is definitely receiving 5 stars! I didn't want to be interrupted at all while hearing the audiobook on Audible!! From their personalities down to the locks on their heads, and each character's journey next to Imani really makes you reflect on what your journey looks like and who's by your side! i feel connected to Imani in so many ways! this is a story that many teens and young adults can relate to when deciding which route to take after high school! Elizabeth narrates gracefully as each word, each syllable, each emotion rolls perfectly out her mouth with the accent that reminds me of my afrolatino roots and all my family and friends back home! Your readers will live through Imani's insecurities, struggles and strengths, and reflect on themselves! When you read this story will cry, laugh, cross your eyebrows, suck your teeth, gasp and cheer as every scene unfolds! WTFOH is definitely a highly recommended, enjoyable read! Thank you!
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