Radiant

Radiant

by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson

Penguin Group · 2026 · 320 pages

In 1963, a young Black girl named Cooper grapples with the meaning of brilliance in a mostly white town. While navigating the challenges of fifth grade, including a stern teacher and a bully whose mother she works for, Cooper finds solace and connection in her shared love for the Beatles with her sister. This novel in verse explores themes of identity, family, and the complexities of race against the backdrop of a tumultuous era.

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