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Synopsis

2022 American Fiction Awards
Winner: Coming-of-Age
Finalist: General Fiction
Finalist: Women’s Fiction

Across a shared driveway in a 1970s Georgia housing project, two girls find a sanctuary that the world outside refuses to provide.

In this deeply personal, semi-autobiographical novel, childhood hands Isabelle realities she must navigate long before she has words for them. In a community gripped by systemic poverty and the deep-seated tensions of the South, her only true refuge is her friendship with Evelyn. Their bond is an act of fierce loyalty, a connection forged within a world shaped by rigid, unspoken boundaries.

But when the fragile safety of their shared world is fractured by tragedy, Isabelle must confront a loss far beyond her years. She discovers the quiet strength required to carry her forward through a life defined by circumstances she did not choose.

Character-driven and intimate, Sparrows reads like a memoir, drawing readers into an emotional rollercoaster where moments of laugh-out-loud absurdity meet scenes of heartbreaking reality. Told with a deadpan eye for the absurd and a raw emotional depth, this immersive narrative is sure to leave a lasting impact on readers long after the final page is turned.

Content Advisory: Sparrows is a semi-autobiographical work of fiction that addresses sensitive themes, including racism, racist language, violence, child abuse, and references to sexual assault.

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