Under the Neon Lights

In this heartfelt debut YA novel in verse, sixteen-year-old Jae finds joy and self-discovery through her weekends at a neighborhood roller rink, where she experiences first love and a sense of belonging. When a chance encounter sparks a new connection, Jae’s world begins to shift, but she soon faces the harsh realities of gentrification threatening her safe haven. Arriel Vinson’s lyrical story captures the resilience and growth of a young Black girl navigating love, community, and change in Indianapolis.