Most Popular Books by Gilly Segal

Gilly Segal is the author of I'm Not Dying with You Tonight (2019), Why We Fly (2021), Captain Marvel: Shadow Code (2023), Als die Stadt in Flammen stand (2021) and Je ne meurs pas avec toi ce soir (2020).

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I'm Not Dying with You Tonight

release date: Aug 06, 2019
I'm Not Dying with You Tonight
The New York Times Bestseller! "An absolute page turner, I''m Not Dying with You Tonight is a compelling and powerful novel that is sure to make an impact. " —Angie Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give An NAACP Image Award Nominee, I''m Not Dying with You Tonight follows two teen girls—one black, one white—who have to confront their own assumptions about racial inequality as they rely on each other to get through the violent race riot that has set their city on fire with civil unrest. Lena has her killer style, her awesome boyfriend, and a plan. She knows she''s going to make it big. Campbell, on the other hand, is just trying to keep her head down and get through the year at her new school. When both girls attend the Friday-night football game, what neither expects is for everything to descend into sudden mass chaos. Chaos born from violence and hate. Chaos that unexpectedly throws them together. They aren''t friends. They hardly understand the other''s point of view. But none of that matters when the city is up in flames, and they only have each other to rely on if they''re going to survive the night. This book is perfect for: Sparking conversations about prejudice and the racial tension that exists in America Parents and educators looking for multicultural and African American books for teens Fans of Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, and Jason Reynolds Additional Praise for I''m Not Dying with You Tonight: "A vital addition to the YA race relations canon." —Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin "An astounding achievement. This novel is an incendiary experience, one that does not shy away from difficult questions about privilege and violence. But Jones and Segal don''t hold our hands to provide us easy answers; this is a book meant to be devoured in a single sitting and discussed for years to come." —Mark Oshiro, author of Anger is a Gift "I''m Not Dying With You Tonight is a powerful examination of privilege, and how friends are often found in surprising places. Jones and Segal have penned a page-turning debut, as timely as it is addictive." —David Arnold, New York Times bestselling author of Mosquitoland and Kids of Appetite

Why We Fly

release date: Oct 05, 2021
Why We Fly
Sydney Taylor Book Award Notable book in the Young Adult category From the New York Times bestselling authors of I''m Not Dying with You Tonight comes a story about friendship, privilege, sports, and protest. With a rocky start to senior year, cheerleaders and lifelong best friends Eleanor and Chanel have a lot on their minds. Eleanor is still in physical therapy months after a serious concussion from a failed cheer stunt. Chanel starts making questionable decisions to deal with the mounting pressure of college applications. But they have each other''s backs—just as always, until Eleanor''s new relationship with star quarterback Three starts a rift between them. Then, the cheer squad decides to take a knee at the season''s first football game, and what seemed like a positive show of solidarity suddenly shines a national spotlight on the team—and becomes the reason for a larger fallout between the girls. As Eleanor and Chanel grapple with the weight of the consequences as well as their own problems, can the girls rely on the friendship they''ve always shared? Praise for I''m Not Dying with You Tonight: A Barnes & Noble Book Club Pick "Compelling and powerful"—Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give "A vital addition to the YA race relations canon."—Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin "Important reading for both teenagers and adults."—Hello Giggles "Not to be missed."—Paste Magazine

Captain Marvel: Shadow Code

release date: Oct 17, 2023
Captain Marvel: Shadow Code
Marvel’s most powerful Super Hero, Captain Marvel, must battle an old enemy in this brand-new original novel with help from her friends Tony Stark, Spectrum, Hazmat and Spider-woman! CAPTAIN MARVEL IS ASKED FOR A SIMPLE FAVOR, BUT SHE SOON MEETS AN ADVERSARY WITH UNPARALLELED POWER. Tony Stark wants Carol to keep an eye on brilliant grad student Mara Melamed, who is struggling to find her feet at Empire State University. Although reluctant at first, Carol meets Mara and is soon impressed by the young woman. But trouble quickly finds Captain Marvel in the form of a controversial operating system from DigiTech—whose mysterious CEO only appears as a hologram. To make matters worse, one of Carol’s closest friends has been framed for murder. And Mara Melamed is at the tangled center of it all. Carol is driven to her darkest edge as she questions her identity and sense of belonging in the world. With her allies at her side, Carol must face her self-doubt and protect the world from impending doom.

Als die Stadt in Flammen stand

release date: Sep 13, 2021
Als die Stadt in Flammen stand
Ein schwarzes und ein weißes Mädchen. Eine Stadt in Flammen. Nur gemeinsam können sie überleben. Lena hat Stil, einen coolen Freund und einen Plan. Campbell dagegen will einfach nur das Jahr an der neuen Schule schaffen. Als die Mädchen ein Footballmatch besuchen, geraten sie plötzlich in eine Masseneskalation. Eine Eskalation, die von Hass und Gewalt getragen ist und bei der sich beide unverhofft Seite an Seite wiederfinden. Lena und Campbell sind nicht befreundet. Doch das ist unwichtig, wenn die Stadt in Flammen steht und man aufeinander angewiesen ist, will man die Nacht überleben ... Ein aufwühlender und hochaktueller Roman von Autorenduo Kimberly Jones und Gilly Segal, der ein Schlaglicht wirft auf Rassismus und ethnische Beziehungen.

Je ne meurs pas avec toi ce soir

release date: Jul 08, 2020
Je ne meurs pas avec toi ce soir
Lorsqu''une dispute entre un lycéen noir et un lycéen blanc se transforme en émeute raciale et gagne la ville, Campbell, blanche, et Lena, noire, camarades qui se connaissent à peine, fuient le lycée et traversent la ville ensemble pour aller retrouver le petit ami de Lena. Ces heures angoissantes sont pour elles l''occasion d''apprendre à se connaître et à dépasser leurs préjugés.
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