You Only Live Twice
$40.82
- Hardcover
368 pages
- Release Date
26 August 2026
Summary
An unforgettable, heartwarming, hilarious coming-of-age story about faith, family, all kinds of love, and a Black Muslim teen pursuing an ordinary goal in an extraordinary time.
Barely one week into senior year of high school, Boston native Zakiyyah is making her 2012-2013 Get Free Plan.
Step one- quit high school. (PSA- There are other ways to get to college!)
Step two- live like it’s Ramadan year-round.
As she gets deeper into her Plan, she starts to wonder i…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593619070 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593619072 |
| Author: | Autumn Allen |
| Publisher: | Penguin Young Readers |
| Imprint: | Kokila |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 26 August 2026 |
| Weight: | 442g |
| Dimensions: | 217mm x 148mm x 30mm |
| Audience Age: | 14 |
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Critics Review
Praise for You Only Live Twice by Autumn Allen:
A Junior Library Guild Selection
★ “A powerful, affirming novel about faith, agency, and the courage to build the life you want.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ “An insightful narrative helmed by a charismatic, self-assured protagonist. It’s an earnest examination of religious beliefs and impending adulthood.” —Publisher’s Weekly, starred review
“Allen’s sophomore YA novel is a love letter to Muslim girls.” —School Library Journal
“This would be well suited for readers looking for a realistic portrayal of Muslim adolescence.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
About The Author
Autumn Allen
Autumn Allen is the author of the young adult novel All You Have to Do and forthcoming picture books, including Step on Board—Sculpting a Memorial to Harriet Tubman, illustrated by Ekua Holmes, and Answered Prayers.
She is a senior editor at Barefoot Books, an educator, and a children’s literature specialist. Autumn holds master’s degrees in education, children’s literature, and writing for children from Harvard University and Simmons University.
Autumn grew up in Boston and lives in Massachusetts with her family.
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