Friendship, Ballet, and Secrets Collide in Turning Point + Black Books Matter GIVEAWAY!
NOTE: This post is sponsored by HarperCollins.
Have you ever had to spend the summer away from your BFF? Even if you’re the most tight-knit besties, adding distance into the mix can tear even the strongest friendships apart. That’s what Rasheeda and Monique are facing in Paula Chase’s newest novel, Turning Point.
Sheeda and Mo are two inseparable friends who live at The Cove, a low-income housing project you’ll recognize from Paula Chase’s other novels, So Done and Dough Boys. Mo is following her dreams to an elite summer ballet intensive that could turn into a dance scholarship she desperately wants. Back at home, Sheeda is stuck juggling a million church activities, a super strict aunt, and an unexpected first crush. As if the distance wasn’t enough, both girls will need to figure out who they are without each other, all while dealing with a seriously intense summer.
Paula Chase is known for writing authentic stories about Black kids, and Turning Point is no exception. This friendship focused story shines a light on real issues facing middle school kids every day. At Mo’s ballet program, she isn’t just dealing with the pressures and insecurities of being a ballerina, but the racial barriers that stand in her way as one of the only Black girls in class. With Mo out of town, Sheeda struggles to connect with the other girls from church, especially as she starts texting with Mo’s older brother and ends up in a situation she’s not quite ready for.
We’ve teamed up with HarperCollins to celebrate Black stories with a giveaway of Paula Chase’s amazing books Turning Point, Dough Boys, and So Done. Grab an adult and have them enter below for your chance to win!
Black Books Matter Giveaway:
WHAT DO I WIN?:
ONE lucky winner will receive a Black Books Matter Prize Pack that includes:
– ONE (1) copy of Turning Point by Paula Chase
– ONE (1) copy of Dough Boys by Paula Chase
– ONE (1) copy of So Done by Paula Chase
*Prizes provided by HarperCollins.
HOW DO I ENTER?:
Grab a parent or guardian and have them fill out the form below by October 15, 2020 at 11:59pm ET.
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED AND THE WINNER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.
Giveaway runs from 09/15/20 at 10:00 am ET through 10/15/20 at 11:59 pm. Open to US residents ONLY. Be sure to read the fully detailed rules HERE before entering.
You must be 18 or older to enter. Please, only ONE entry per person. If selected as a winner, we will provide your parent/guardian with an affidavit to confirm that you are a valid winner who has permission to win. They will be REQUIRED to sign and return the affidavit to YAYOMG! to claim your prize. Prizes will not be mailed out without signed parental consent.
Ready to get reading? Click here to learn more about Turning Point!
