When Our Worlds Collided: Winner of the YA Book Prize and the Jhalak YA Prize!

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Judge Maisie Chan, who won in the children’s and young adult category last year, said Jawando’s book “is one that speaks to many young people today that have been vilified or who go unheard”. Definitely a book that will make you angry at injustice and oppression and institutional racism but of course there is always hope. A powerful coming-of-age story about chance encounters, injustice and how the choices that we make can completely change our future. The second YA novel from the critically acclaimed Danielle Jawando, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas, Gayle Foreman, Jennifer Niven and Nikesh Shukla. A raw, unflinching and powerful story that will stay with me for a long time’ Manjeet Mann, author of The Crossing

None of the Above by Travis Alabanza is a thoughtful, stunningly crafted meditation on identity, survival, resilience and defiance that inhabits the personal but also transcends it to speak to universal ethical, moral and human concerns,” she continued. “When Our Worlds Collided is compelling young adult novel that is urgent, necessary and intensely compassionate.” It resonates on what is happening now and gets you thinking on how the police deal with matters that are very close to home and what is currently in the news.Danielle Jawando is an author and screenwriter. Her debut YA novel, And the Stars Were Burning Brightly, won best senior novel in the Great Reads Award and was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, the YA Book Prize, the Jhalak Children's & YA Prize, the Branford Boase Award and was longlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal, the UKLA Book Awards and the Amazing Book Awards. Her previous publications include the non-fiction children's book Maya Angelou (Little Guides to Great Lives), the short stories Paradise 703 (long-listed for the Finishing Line Press Award) and The Deerstalker (selected as one of six finalists for the We Need Diverse Books short story competition), as well as several short plays performed in Manchester and London.Her second YA novel, When Our Worlds Collided, was published in March 2022. Danielle has also worked on Coronation Street as a storyline writer. IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS AND VISITS I know how you play, Big Mama. There always needs to be something in return. And this is what I ask for.” Usagi crossed his arms. “I’ll still fight in the Battle Nexus, I can promise you that, but I don’t want to be under contract. I’m free to go anywhere and fight anyone I want. I’m not bound to you.” He looked at Draxum. “That’s my offer. If you can’t get me that, it’s a no-go.”

Not to mention, he could die if he didn’t. He shuddered. He really didn’t want to die. He had come this far. Usagi groaned. Fights were exhausting, and Usagi liked to take all his time in between fights to rest. “What does she want?” A powerful coming-of-age story about chance encounters, injustice and how the choices that we make can completely change our future. The second YA novel from multi-award-winning Danielle Jawando, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas, Gayle Foreman, Jennifer Niven and Nikesh Shukla. Draxum grinned, about as friendly and sharp as the blade of a katana, and outheld his hand. “So, do we have a deal, Usagi?” Part of me wants to ask her how we're supposed to do it. Exist in a world that constantly tries to dehumanize you. That constantly makes you feel worthless. But I doubt she'd know the answer either."Fellow judge Irfan Master said the book stood out for its “craft, courage and connection”, while Yaba Badoe, also judging, said “every teenager” should read the book. Both Draxum and Big Mama looked impressed while simultaneously looking like they wanted to strangle Usagi. It was a look he got a lot. Big Mama tapped her chin. “I suppose if you still fight for me, I can spare the risk.” She sighed. “Alright, rabbity-boo, I will terminate your contract if you are able to succeed.” Brilliantly written, and something more people should read. I've already passed the copy on to my daughter.