Navigating Racial Tensions - Teenage Defiance: Dave Gioia's A Girl With A Bad Reputation at 2024 Guadalajara Book Fair

Guadalajara, Jalisco Nov 12, 2024 (Issuewire.com) - Acclaimed author Dave Gioia will be showcasing his novel, A Girl With A Bad Reputation, at the upcoming 2024 Guadalajara International Book Fair from November 30 to December 8. The book will be displayed at the Bookmarc Alliance booth, where visitors will have the opportunity to explore the story of fourteen-year-old Colleen Hanrahan.

A fiercely independent and intelligent young woman navigating a turbulent personal and societal landscape in the 1960s. Set during one of the pivotal decades in American history, A Girl With A Bad Reputation delves into the coming-of-age journey of Colleen in Newburgh, New York. 

Living in a city grappling with racial tensions, social upheaval, and economic change, Colleen is caught between her personal desires and the weight of her growing reputation. As she navigates her complex relationships with family and friends, she finds herself increasingly aware of the racial segregation in their community and her fathers influence as a successful and ruthless attorney. Amidst this turmoil, Colleen begins to question her place in the world, drawing parallels between her own struggles for independence and the broader civil rights movement.

Curious about Colleen Hanrahans story? Visit the 2024 Guadalajara International Book Fair at Expo Guadalajara and dont forget to drop by the Bookmarc Alliance booth.

A Girl With A Bad Reputation

Written by Dave Gioia

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