Ibi Zoboi
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Children's
Young Adult
Ibi Zoboi is an acclaimed Haitian-American author known for her young adult fiction exploring themes of identity, race, and culture.
Her debut novel American Street was a National Book Award finalist.
She has written several bestselling books including Pride and My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich.
Zoboi co-authored Punching the Air with Yusef Salaam, a member of the Exonerated Five.
She also edited the anthology Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America.
Born in Haiti and raised in New York City, Zoboi now lives in New Jersey with her family.
Her work continues to resonate with readers for its powerful storytelling and important social commentary.
