If My Words Had Wings by Danielle Jawando

A life affirming story of rehabilitation and hope after prison. The third novel from multi-award-winning Danielle Jawando, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Elizabeth Acevedo.  

‘Jawando’s writing is incredibly raw and real; I felt completely immersed’ Alice Oseman, author of the Heartstopper series   

When fifteen-year-old Tyrell Forrester gets caught up in a high-profile armed robbery, he's sentenced to eighteen months in a young offenders’ prison.

Now he’s getting out, and he’s determined to turn his life around. Despite his release, systemic discrimination makes it difficult for Ty to truly be free. Inspired by a visiting poet while inside, Ty discovers a whole new world through spoken word and is finally finding his voice.

But will society ever see him as anything other than a criminal?

Warning - this novel contains themes that some readers may find upsetting, including suicide and self harm.

Paperback
Publication: 9 May 2024, Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 9781398514034
Extent: 368 pages