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The Other Side of Imani by Lisa Springer

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The Other Side of Imani

Lisa Springer

HarperCollins · Hardcover · July 29, 2025

Reading lane: Multicultural & Interracial YA Romance

A story about finding your voice alongside your real self, The Other Side of Imani is a heartfelt, fresh, and powerful middle grade contemporary debut that’s perfect for fans of Front Desk, That Girl Lay Lay, and Just Right Jillian .

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Good for readers interested in middleGood for fans of Middle GradeGood for readers who enjoy Multicultural & Interracial YA Romance and Growing Up.

Book Details

Authors
Lisa Springer
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
July 29, 2025
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Multicultural & Interracial YA Romance · Growing Up
Reading lane
Multicultural & Interracial YA Romance

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  • US: African American Stories

  • Sibling Stories

  • Growing Up

  • Friendship

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  • New Experiences

  • Self-Esteem & Resilience

About This Book

A story about finding your voice alongside your real self, The Other Side of Imani is a heartfelt, fresh, and powerful middle grade contemporary debut that’s perfect for fans of Front Desk, That Girl Lay Lay, and Just Right Jillian . Ever since she could remember, thirteen-year-old Imani has wanted to be a fashion designer. But fashion designers are bold, out-there, and in your face. And despite her unique sense of style, Imani has trouble fitting in, let alone standing out...

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A story about finding your voice alongside your real self, The Other Side of Imani is a heartfelt, fresh, and powerful middle grade contemporary debut that’s perfect for fans of Front Desk, That Girl Lay Lay, and Just Right Jillian . Ever since she could remember, thirteen-year-old Imani has wanted to be a fashion designer. But fashion designers are bold, out-there, and in your face. And despite her unique sense of style, Imani has trouble fitting in, let alone standing out . Entering her new school’s design competition for a scholarship to the nearby arts high school seems like the perfect way to make new friends and get closer to her dream of being a designer. Then Imani’s designs are stolen by one of her classmates, and Imani is forced to enter the competition anonymously, under a virtual persona of her own creation—“Estelle.” When Estelle then goes viral, Imani must figure out how to be her “real” self as she finds her true friends and her voice... all while hoping to win the competition.

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