Acevedo, Elizabeth - Clap When You Land

In Elizabeth Acevedo's poignant and powerful novel, "Clap When You Land," two sisters, separated by a tragic accident, find their paths intersecting as they navigate grief, loss, and the complexities of family bonds.

Blurb:

Cristina Santos, a budding artist in Harlem, New York, receives a life-altering phone call: her father, whom she thought was living in the Dominican Republic, has died in a plane crash. As her world crumbles around her, Cristina discovers that her sister, Milagros, a young singer living in the Dominican Republic, never knew her father and has now come to the US to attend his funeral.

LGBT Themes:

• Exploration of grief, loss, and the search for one's identity in the face of adversity.
• Navigating the challenges of cultural identity and finding belonging.
• The power of family and love to heal and restore hope.

Relevant Tags: LGBTQ+ young adult fiction, contemporary fiction, family drama, grief, loss, cultural identity, healing, hope, Elizabeth Acevedo, Clap When You Land

Awards & Recognition:

• Longlisted for the 2023 Michael L. Printz Award

• Target Keywords: LGBTQ+ young adult fiction, contemporary fiction, family drama, grief, loss, cultural identity, healing, hope, Elizabeth Acevedo, Clap When You Land
• Meta Description: Embark on a moving journey of grief, family, and self-discovery in Elizabeth Acevedo's captivating novel, "Clap When You Land", as two sisters separated by tragedy find their paths converging and learn to navigate the complexities of love, loss, and the enduring power of hope.

Title: Clap When You Land

Author: Elizabeth Acevedo

Genre: Fiction, Young Adult, Contemporary Fiction, Social Awareness, Bildungsroman

Pages: 304

Publisher: HarperTeen

Release Date: October 8, 2023

Weight: 376 grams

Size: 144 x 216 x 20 mm