American Street

Name: American Street
Brand: Books of Wonder
SKU: SKU-102447-1783826141216-g4bnhfusy
Price: 5 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (5 reviews)

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On the corner of American Street and Joy Road, Fabiola Toussaint thought she would finally find une belle vie—a good life. But after they leave Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Fabiola’s mother is detained by U.S. immigration, leaving Fabiola to navigate her loud American cousins, Chantal, Donna, and Princess; the grittiness of Detroit’s west side; a new school; and a surprising romance, all on her own. Just as she finds her footing in this strange new world, a dangerous proposition presents itself, and Fabiola must learn that freedom comes at a cost. Trapped at the crossroads of an impossible choice, will she pay the price for the American dream?
In her stunning debut, PusHardcoverart-nominated author Ibi Zoboi draws on her own experience as a young Haitian immigrant, infusing this lyrical exploration of America with magical realism and Vodou culture. Unflinching yet filled with joy, American Street is an evocative and powerful coming-of-age story.

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Abigail Z. ★★★★★ Aug 22, 2026

Fabiola's voice is so vivid in this story, and the way the narrative shifts between Haiti and Detroit kept me hooked from the first chapter. The pacing is perfect, and I found myself thinking about the characters days after I finished.

Timothy Q. ★★★★★ Aug 21, 2026

The audio version pulls you right into Fabiola’s world—the narrator’s voice captures the weight of every Creole phrase and quiet heartbreak. I listened to it in two sittings because I couldn’t step away from the story.

Matthew ★★★★★ Aug 18, 2026

The audio version brings Fabiola’s voice to life so vividly, I felt like I was riding along with her from Port-au-Prince to Detroit. The narration really captures that ache of leaving home while holding onto hope.