the boy and the girl lived

the portraits of communities torn apart by disaster

A New York Times bestselling author

there is a rich history tied to the continent of Africa that deserves to be told and to be marveled at-- which is exactly what Maisha Oso does in Before the Ships

When You're Brave Enough duopress labs the boy and the girlA heartfelt, gorgeously written debut middle grade novel about best friends, first crushes, and coming outperfect for fans of Kyle Lukoff and Jake Maia Arlow. Before she moved from Austin to Rhode Island, everybody knew Lacey as one half of an inseparable duo: Lacey and Grace, best friends since they were toddlers. Grace and her moms were practically family. But at school, being lumped together with overeager, worm obsessed, crushes on everyone Grace