Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo Paperback NEW

Clap When You Land, a compelling paperback by Elizabeth Acevedo, is a moving dual-narrative in verse about love, loss, and the complicated ties that bind families. This BRAND NEW paperback edition is ideal for YA readers, poetry fans, and gift-givers seeking a powerful, contemporary story written by an award-winning author. It’s a standout choice for classrooms, book clubs, and personal libraries alike.

What it’s about

In New York City, Yahaira Rios is summoned to the principal’s office where her mother awaits with life-changing news: their father, her hero, has died in a plane crash. Separated by distance—and by the secrets of a father who lived a double life—the sisters must confront a new reality that reshapes everything they thought they knew about family and themselves. Then they discover each other, uncovering a hidden family history that tests love, forgiveness, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward. Acevedo’s dual narrative in verse powerfully captures grief, memory, and the bittersweet bonds that define a family.

This novel blends heartache with hope, delivering lyrical lines and intimate perspectives that feel instantly true. Readers will resonate with the firsthand ache of losing a parent while also rooting for these sisters as they navigate shared grief and surprising connections. The result is a deeply human story about resilience, identity, and the ways we choose to heal together.

Format, condition, and edition details

Format: Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW

ISBN: 9781471409127

Title in this Set: Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo

About the author and credibility

Elizabeth Acevedo is the author of Clap When You Land, With the Fire on High, and The Poet X, which won the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, the Michael L. Printz Award, the Pura Belpré Award, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, and the Walter Dean Myers Award, among others. A National Poetry Slam champion, Acevedo holds an MFA in creative writing from the University of Maryland and lives with her family in Washington, DC. Her work is trusted by parents, teachers, and young readers for its honesty, momentum, and lyrical precision. Discover more about her at www.acevedowrites.com.

Why this book stands out

• Dual narrative in verse offers a fresh, accessible reading experience that’s great for reluctant readers and poetry lovers alike.
• By an award-winning author, with a voice that blends personal heartbreak with hopeful resilience.
• Perfect for book clubs, classroom discussions, and thoughtful gift-giving to teens and young adults.
• Engaging themes of family, forgiveness, and identity make it a timeless addition to any “bestselling author” book collection.
• Compact paperback edition—easy to carry, share, and reread as a keepsake of growth and empathy.

Whether you’re shopping for a thoughtful gift, building a dynamic book collection, or seeking a meaningful read aloud or bedtime choice, Clap When You Land offers both emotional resonance and literary craft. Its intimate storytelling makes it a timeless keepsake, a resonant classroom pick, and a cherished addition to any library or gift set—perfect for readers who crave depth, beauty, and connection.