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Andrea Elliott

Category Biography & Autobiography
Publication Year 2023
Cover Type Paperback
Type Biography
Reading Level General
Language English

ISBN 9781529156102

Rs. 1,118

Allen Lane

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Invisible Child

Invisible Child

An Obama Book of the Year

By Andrea Elliott · Published by Allen Lane

Who it's for: Readers interested in social issues, journalism, and personal narratives

Based on nearly a decade of immersive reporting, Invisible Child tells the story of Dasani Coates, a child navigating eight challenging years amidst New York City's exploding homeless crisis. From a Brooklyn shelter to a Pennsylvania boarding school, Dasani's journey reflects the harsh realities of poverty, the complexities of family loyalty, and the broader landscape of inequality in a divided city.Why You Should Read? Gain deep insight into the systemic issues of homelessness, poverty, and social inequality in contemporary America. Experience a powerful narrative of resilience, familial bonds, and the difficult choices faced by children in vulnerable circumstances. Understand the human impact of urban gentrification and the challenges of the child-protection system through a personal lens. Recipient of the Pulitzer Prize, this work of journalism offers compelling, meticulously researched storytelling.

Highlights

  • Based on nearly a decade of immersive reporting
  • Follows Dasani Coates from a Brooklyn shelter to a Pennsylvania boarding school
  • Explores systemic issues of homelessness, poverty, and inequality
  • Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism
  • Personal lens on urban gentrification and the child-protection system

Themes

Homelessness · Poverty · Family loyalty · Inequality · Resilience

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Publisher Allen Lane
ISBN 9781529156102
Publication Year 2023
Cover Type Paperback
Type Biography
Reading Level General
Language English
Authenticity 100% Authentic Edition
SKU 2010000068854

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Questions about this book

What is the book about?

It tells the story of Dasani Coates, a homeless child in New York City, over eight years, based on immersive reporting.

What makes this book notable?

It won the Pulitzer Prize and is based on nearly a decade of reporting, offering deep insight into homelessness and inequality.

Who is the author?

Andrea Elliott, a journalist, wrote the book.

What themes does it explore?

It explores homelessness, poverty, family loyalty, inequality, and resilience.

Is it a work of fiction or nonfiction?

It is nonfiction, a biography that falls under social science and sociology.