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We Deserve Monuments

By Jas Hammonds
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By Jas Hammonds
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For fans of The Black Kids, We Deserve Monuments is an astounding YA debut about intergenerational trauma, first love, and how far the past can bury the truth. With a riveting mystery that will leave you breathless to the very end, Jas Hammonds will transport you to this small southern town and all its stark truths.

"An absolute must read." —Buzzfeed

"A gripping portrayal of the South's inherent racism and a love story for queer Black girls." —Teen Vogue

Family secrets, a swoon-worthy romance, and a slow-burn mystery collide in We Deserve Monuments, the award-winning debut novel from Jas Hammonds exploring the ways racial violence can ripple down through generations.

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