When We Make It

When We Make It is a powerful and lyrical young adult novel-in-verse that follows Sarai, a first-generation Puerto Rican girl in Brooklyn, as she questions and navigates the complexities of family, identity, and systemic pressures. Through her voice, the story explores themes of hope, resilience, and self-discovery, celebrating the strength found in asking difficult questions and redefining what it means to succeed. The book pays homage to Nuyorican poetry and offers a heartfelt reflection on the experiences of girls fighting to be heard and seen.