At a glance
- Published
- Sep 23, 2025
- Publisher
- Amulet/Abrams
- Subgenre
- Contemporary
- Section
- Young Adult
Truth Is
Philadelphia senior Truth Bangura decides to have an abortion after an unplanned pregnancy. When her slam poem about it goes viral, her private choice becomes public, straining her ties to her mother and best friend while her slam team rallies around her.
- National Book Award Finalist 2025
- YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults 2026
Themes
Mood
Feels challenging, inspiring.
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