Wild East

In this award-winning YA verse-novel by Ashley Hickson-Lovence, fourteen-year-old Ronny faces the challenges of starting anew in a predominantly white school after a family tragedy prompts a move from East London. As he grapples with feelings of isolation and the pressures of his dreams of becoming a rapper, a visiting local poet introduces him to the powerful connection between rap and spoken word. Ronny's journey unfolds with themes of resilience, friendship, and self-discovery, making it a compelling and accessible read for fans of contemporary young adult fiction.