Elizabeth Acevedo is known for her standout YA books like "Clap When You Land" and "Poet X," and now she's making her adult debut with "Family Lore," an intergenerational tale of a Dominican American family. Flora has invited her sisters home for a surprising reason: she wants to have a living wake. She has long held the power to know when someone is going to die and invites her family to celebrate her life, though she hasn't disclosed if she has seen her own death or the death of someone else. The wake calls back home her sisters, Matilde, Pastora, and Camila, all hiding their own secrets that threaten to bubble to the surface around those who know them best. And the youngest of the family, cousins Ona and Yadi, grapple with their own struggles. Acevedo's heartfelt adult debut is a story of connection, family secrets, and love.
Release date: Aug. 1