Sincerely Sicily, Tamika Burgess
Sincerely Sicily, Tamika Burgess
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Sincerely Sicily

Author: Tamika Burgess

Narrator: Jade Wheeler

Unabridged: 7 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 01/03/2023

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

From debut author Tamika Burgess comes the captivating and empowering story of Sicily Jordan—a Black Panamanian fashionista who rocks her braids with pride—who learns to use her voice and take pride in who she is while confronting prejudice in the most unexpected of places.Sicily Jordan’s worst nightmare has come true! She’s been enrolled in a new school, with zero of her friends and stuck wearing a fashion catastrophe of a uniform. But however bad Sicily thought sixth grade was going to be, it only gets worse when she does her class presentation.While all her classmates breezed through theirs, Sicily is bombarded with questions on how she can be both Black and Panamanian. She wants people to understand, but it doesn’t feel like anyone is ready to listen—first at school and then at home. Because when her abuela starts talking mess about her braids, Sicily’s the only one whose heart is being crumpled for a second time.Staying quiet may no longer be an option, but that doesn’t mean Sicily has the words to show the world just what it means to be a proud Black Panamanian either. Even though she hasn’t written in her journal since her abuelo passed, it’s time to pick up her pen again—but will it be enough to prove to herself and everyone else exactly who she is?Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

About Tamika Burgess

Tamika Burgess is a storyteller with over a decade of novel, TV/film, and personal essay writing experience. Born to parents who migrated from Panamá, Tamika has always taken a particular interest in writing themes that explore her Black Latina identity. Because of her passion for spreading the knowledge of Black Panamanian culture, Tamika has been featured on various websites, podcasts, and panels. When she is not writing, Tamika is somewhere cozy online shopping and listening to a podcast. Tamika resides in sunny Southern California.


Reviews

Listen! My 2023 reads are coming for my 2022 reads ALREADY! I don't want to jinx myself but I've had some great reads this year and we're barely done with the first week. I was so excited to pick up Sincerely Sicily when I originally heard about it and it did not disappoint! 4.5 Stars Sincerely Sicil......more

Sincerely Sicily follows a 6th grader who is Black Panamanian and has started a new school her new classmates are questioning her identity. In addition to navigating first crushes and new friends she also has drama with her Abuela who ever since Abuelo has died just hasn't been the same. She keeps m......more

Goodreads review by Sydney

This is a wonderful novel that grabbed me from the very beginning. The main character’s voice is so real, and her experience of being separated from her friends when they are zoned for different schools is very relatable. Sicily is dealing with so much all at once: a new school, a very disappointing......more

Sincerely Sicily is a sweet, triumphant debut middle grade novel about being Afro-Panamanian, finding pride in your roots, and discovering the joy of writing. Kids who love writing and enjoy epistolary books or books with diary entries will enjoy this one. It also has a sweet tween crush/romance for......more

3.5*** Sicily Jordan has looked forward to middle school, when she and her besties – they call themselves the Tether Squad, since they met playing tetherball – will coordinate their outfits and compare teachers as they move from classroom to classroom for various subjects. But just a week or so befo......more