Book description
A Washington Post KidsPost Summer Book Club Pick!Perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Kelly Yang, readers will love this heartfelt and genuine story about building community, finding family, and the power of Black girl magic. Bella "Unfadeable" Fades is determined to stay out of trouble. A wiser-than-her-years graffiti artist known for tagging walls and bridges in her Indianapolis neighborhood, the Land, Bella plans to spend her summer break laying low and steering clear of anyone who might tip off to social services that she's living on her own.But keeping a low profile is all but impossible when Bella discovers people in high places are trying to defund the Land. She has to find a way to fight back.Getting involved will mean putting herself out there--making connections with unlikely friends and attracting potential enemies. But if Bella doesn't put her trust in her neighbors and learn how to bring her community together, her home--and her future--will never be the same.
About the Author
Maurice Broaddus, a community organizer and teacher, has written and edited short stories for a number of magazines as well as authoring several novels and novellas for adults. Learn more about him at www.mauricebroaddus.com.
The Belgian
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Twister Hero
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Palomino Cake
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Sky Trinity
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QuestWeaver
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Fatsy Bear
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Washer
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Titanium Ladybug
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Spoiler
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Nola
Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that has a big impact on my listening experience. I love it!
Kitchen
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Bad Beret
I've been able to explore different cultures and perspectives through a diverse range of books. The sleek design and easy navigation are visually pleasing and user-friendly. The chapters feature on ListenBook enhances my audiobook exploration β it's like flipping through pages. Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration. The playback controls are so responsive. No lag at all.
Silver Agent
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Moon Cricket
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook is a fantastic way to spread the joy of listening. ListenBook Pro offers an unbeatable deal β unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction. Tone adjustment is such a unique feature. It's like customizing the narrator's voice. Perfect for repeat listening! The narrator's performance was so rich with detail that I'm sure I'll discover new layers on a second listen. Their interpretation felt authentic to the material while bringing fresh insights. The audio production was pristine from start to finish.
Cooger
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Mafia Princess
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Girl Brownie
Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app is your new best friend. ππ Road trips have never been this entertaining β this app keeps me engaged on the highway! ππ The app is perfect for multitaskers. I can listen while working out.
Lady Killer
With this app, reading is no longer a task β it's a delightful habit. Iβd listen to this narrator read anything! Their voice was so expressive and fitting for the material. The story itself was great, but the narration took it to the next level. Definitely a 5-star experience. Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
Guillotine Trigger
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Stacker of Wheat
I'm amazed by the variety of genres available β there's something for everyone. Gone are the days of straining my eyes to read β this app lets me 'read' with my ears, anywhere, anytime. I'm hooked on this app's ease of use β it's a reader's dream come true. ListenBook's attention to detail in design and functionality sets it apart from other audiobook apps. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my immersion in every audiobook, regardless of surroundings.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience