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Hi, I'm Charlene. I’m a writer and activist whose debut novel, Play the Game, hit the shelves this past January! I couldn't be more excited, especially because now I can discuss the book with readers. Play the Game is a different kind of whodunnit - more like, who didn't do it - about friendship and first love, and what it means to name and claim justice. And it's also about video games!
My next book is a YA contemporary novel, due out from HarperCollins in the fall of 2024. It's about a girl’s search for belonging in a forest of secrets, lies and family ties. I can’t wait to share it with readers!
I have an MFA in writing for children and young adults, which means I got to go to school to read and write all day, a truly fantastic experience. On the activist side, I do a lot of work to promote restorative justice and end mass incarceration, because I believe those things can truly change the world.
From debut author Charlene Allen comes a captivating YA contemporary mystery and coming-of-age story, celebrating the power of friendship, first love, and exploring the criminal justice system from the lens of restorative justice. Perfect for fans of Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, and Maureen Johnson.
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