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The New York Times Bestseller! "An absolute page turner, I'm Not Dying with You Tonight is a compelling and powerful novel that is sure to make an impact." — Angie Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give. An NAACP Image Award Nominee, I'm Not Dying with You Tonight follows two teen girls—one Black, one White—who must confront their assumptions about racial inequality as they depend on each other to navigate the violent race riot that sets their city ablaze with civil unrest. Lena has killer style, an awesome boyfriend, and a plan to make it big. Campbell is just trying to stay under the radar at her new school. When both attend the Friday-night football game, neither expects sudden mass chaos born of violence and hate—chaos that throws them together. They aren't friends. They barely understand each other's perspectives. But that doesn’t matter when survival means sticking together. Perfect for sparking conversations about racial tension in America, and a must-read for parents, educators, and fans of Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, and Jason Reynolds. Additional praise: "A vital addition to the YA race relations canon." — Nic Stone. "An astounding achievement… meant to be devoured in a single sitting and discussed for years to come." — Mark Oshiro. "A powerful examination of privilege, and how friends are often found in surprising places." — David Arnold.