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"We root for these young lovers — the self-conscious poet with the killer fastball and the shy ballerina who would take a bullet for those she loves — as they learn to let their guards down and be more honest with each other, and with themselves. When their story rolls into its final stop we’re sad the ride is over but delighted we caught this train.” * The New York Times Book Review *
From beginning to end, told in the course of about a year, this story explores overcoming appearances and prejudices and the ways loving and taking care of yourself and others is a choice as well as a responsibility. . . It's a captivating, classic story about two people who "shouldn't" be together, and readers will be cheering them on until its satisfying conclusion. * Booklist *
Serious romantics will enjoy this love story set against racism, classism, colorism, and mental health stigma. * School Library Journal *
YA readers will love This Train is Being Held. . .Touching on racial inequalities and prejudices to mental disorders and a negative family life, this book is extremely up-to-date with today’s society. * VOYA Magazine *

This Train Is Being Held

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    A Hardback by Ismée Williams

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      Publisher Amulet Books
      Published 11 February 2020
      ISBN-13 9781419734939
      978-1419734939
      ISBN-10 1419734938
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      Children & Teen Non-Fiction

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      Book Synopsis


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      "We root for these young lovers — the self-conscious poet with the killer fastball and the shy ballerina who would take a bullet for those she loves — as they learn to let their guards down and be more honest with each other, and with themselves. When their story rolls into its final stop we’re sad the ride is over but delighted we caught this train.” * The New York Times Book Review *
      From beginning to end, told in the course of about a year, this story explores overcoming appearances and prejudices and the ways loving and taking care of yourself and others is a choice as well as a responsibility. . . It's a captivating, classic story about two people who "shouldn't" be together, and readers will be cheering them on until its satisfying conclusion. * Booklist *
      Serious romantics will enjoy this love story set against racism, classism, colorism, and mental health stigma. * School Library Journal *
      YA readers will love This Train is Being Held. . .Touching on racial inequalities and prejudices to mental disorders and a negative family life, this book is extremely up-to-date with today’s society. * VOYA Magazine *

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