What the Fireflies Knew - by Kai Harris

What the Fireflies Knew is a poignant coming-of-age novel that explores the complexities of family, identity, and race through the eyes of almost-eleven-year-old Kenyatta Bernice (KB).

After her father dies of an overdose and the debts incurred from his addiction cause the loss of their home in Detroit, KB is sent to live with her estranged grandfather in Lansing, Michigan.

As she navigates a world that has turned upside down, KB attempts to find her own voice and carve out a different identity for herself.

With beautiful writing, complex characters, and the restorative power of nature, What the Fireflies Knew is a luminous reminder that sometimes the only true path to healing is through facing our painful histories and learning to acknowledge what's been broken in order to piece itself back together.

Don't miss out on this dazzling debut novel from a writer who is sure to be around for a long, long time.