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We try to keep bookbrowses biographies both up to date and accurate, but with many thousands of lives to keep track of its a tough task. A gritty, atmospheric coming of age tale set in 1980s new york cityseventeenyearold cat is living every teenagers dreamshe has her own apartment on the lower east side and at night shes club kid royalty, guarding the velvet rope at. The author of white lines is back with a new novel, and were giving away five signed arcs. I liked the portrayal of coke addiction because it is not too graphic. March 10, 2015 unassuming violinist alys finds her life tragically altered when her older brother luke kills 15 people, including himself, in a school shooting. Jennifer banash in 1980s new york city, seventeenyearold caitlin tries to overcome her mothers abuse and fathers abandonment by losing herself in nights of clubbing and drugs, followed by days of stumbling. White lines by jennifer banash, 9780399257889, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In 1980s new york city, seventeen year old caitlin tries to overcome her mother s abuse and father s abandonment by losing herself in nights of clubbing and drugs, followed by days of stumbling aimlessly. John white lions lady lara adrian white locks rose b mashal white lotus john. List of books by author jennifer banash thriftbooks.
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A novel tracy brown white lines iii tracy brown white lines on a green field catherynne m. Jennifer banash jennifer is a critically acclaimed writer, a former professor of english and creative writing, who has ghostwritten several new york times bestselling books for major publishers. Jennifer banash phd ghostwriter, author and editor. I dont want to be this person anymore, but ive been running for so long, i dont know how to stop, how to stand still. I was actually looking for a book by the same name by jennifer banash. Silent alarm, white lines, simply irresistible, in too deep, and the elite penguin usa and g. Jennifer banash primary author only author division. Jennifer banash books list of books by author jennifer. White lines putnam, silent alarm putnam, and the elite series of books, including the elite, simply irresistible, and.
She also paints a vivid picture of new york city, from the lavish wealth of park avenue to the singular beat of the downtown club scene. A widely published author in her own right, she is also the author of six critically acclaimed ya novels. She partied hard, and life seemed good when she was with born, the neighborhood kingpin whose name was synonymous with money, power, and respect. In white lines, jada goes from crack addict and prostitute to survivor and back again before she finds the strength to live for herself and come out on top. I will definitely be on the lookout for the authors other books.
A widely published author in her own right, she is also the author of five young adult novels. She now lives in southern california with her beagle, sigmund, and her vast designer shoe collection. She lives for the night with its highinducing energy, pulsing music and those seductive white lines that can ease all pain. Booktalking white lines by jennifer banash the new york. Jennifer banash the website of author jennifer banash. Silent alarm, white lines, simply irresistible, in too. This acclaimed book by jennifer banash is available at in several formats for your ereader. Author jennifer banash does well with her firstperson narration of a lonely and insecure teen girl, creating a character you cant help but feel for. A gritty, atmospheric coming of age tale set in 1980s new york city. Yesterday, in bed with books debuted the awesome book trailer my friend matt lawrence made for white lines. Buy a cheap copy of white lines book by jennifer banash. Aug 11, 2015 booktalking white lines by jennifer banash by miranda mcdermott, harry belafonte 115th street library august 11, 2015 seventeenyearold cat exists in a netherworld between the banalities of high school and the night club life. May 30, 2015 jennifer banash is the author of the elite, white lines, and the recently published novel silent alarm.
Vision dreams of passion author jennifer banash invites you to step past the velvet ropes and take a tour of her frenetic youth in 1980s new york city. Rachel cohn, coauthor of nick and norahs infinite playlist and dash and lilys book. May 06, 20 white lines by jennifer banash is a fairly dark young adult book set in the 1980s so, thats basically historical fiction right. Bump this title to the top of your reading list today. Jennifer banash is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult novel, white lines, published by g.
Drugs, physical and mental abuse, and depression practically drip off every page. Jennifer banash attended high school on the upper east side of manhattan. White lines is sometimes heartbreaking, occasionally hilarious, and always impossible to set aside. I n her novel white lines, jennifer banash takes us on an exhilarating trip through the club scene of 1980s manhattan. I found it so interesting, in fact, that i interviewed the author, jennifer banash, who had based the book on her own frenetic adolescence. White lines is a gripping tale and the reader wont want to look away.
A widely published author in her own right, she is also the author. But all his love couldnt save her from a crack addiction. Apr 23, 20 vision dreams of passion author jennifer banash invites you to step past the velvet ropes and take a tour of her frenetic youth in 1980s new york city. Curious, because i grew up in new york too, many years earlier than the setting of this novel, i plunged in. Banash is also the author of the elite series of books from berkeley jam which includes the elite, in too deep, and simply irresistible. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert. See all books authored by jennifer banash, including silent alarm, and white lines, and more on thriftbooks. Thanks to jennifer and penguin, some of my students were afforded the opportunity to read arcs of silent alarm and ask jennifer questions about the book. The bulletin of the center for childrens books on white lines.
Both poignant and raw, white lines is a gripping tale and the reader won t want to look away. She is the author of the elite, available now from berkeley jam, and in too deep, the second novel in the elite series, coming january 2009. Seriously, though, looking back on those years, what a pretty horrible, confusing time. She is the author of the elite, available now from berkeley jam, and in too deep, the second novel in. Students want to know jennifer banash, author of silent alarm. Booktalking white lines by jennifer banash the new. A gritty, atmospheric coming of age tale set in 1980s new york cityseventeenyearold cat is living every teenagers dreamshe has her own apartment on the lower east side and at night shes club kid royalty, guarding the velvet rope at some of the hottest clubs in the city. White lines by jennifer banash isnt a fantasy novel. Nick burd, author of the vast field of ordinary nick burd banash captures the pulsing atmospherics of the 80s club scene in minute and perfect detail, juxtaposing her descriptions of the outlandish fashions and stylized personalities. Sure theres great things that happen and you have lots of wonderful experiences. Her stormy romance with one of the fiercest hustlers on the streets makes white lines one of the most. Jennifer banash, ghostwriter in new york, ny, usa reedsy. She is the author of several works including white lines, silent alarm, and the elite. Nick burd, author of the vast field of ordinary nick burd banash captures the pulsing atmospherics of the 80s club scene in minute and perfect detail, juxtaposing her descriptions of the outlandish fashions and stylized personalities against evocative, lyrical metaphors of cats brittle inner life.
Read white lines by jennifer banash available from rakuten kobo. Jada left home at the age of sixteen, running from her own demons and the horrors of physical abuse inflicted by her mothers boyfriend. Jennifer banash is the author of the elite, white lines, and the recently published novel silent alarm. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. White lines by jennifer banash is a fairly dark young adult book set in the 1980s so, thats basically historical fiction right. Gotham ghostwritersabout jennifer banash gotham ghostwriters. White lines isbn 9780399257889 pdf epub jennifer banash. So, basically this book is lots of drugs and clubbing and the 1980s. Banash takes a hard look at one teenagers reality in the 1980s.