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Riot Act
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| Author | Sarah Lariviere |
|---|---|
| Release Date | July 16, 2024 |
| Genre | YA – Dystopian, YA – Speculative |
| Publisher | Knopf |
Description
Punk rock meets Orwell’s 1984 in this story of a group of theater kids who take on a political regime, perfect for readers who love books by A.S. King and Marie Lu.
In an alternate 1991, the authoritarian US government keeps tabs on everybody and everything. It censors which books can be read, what music can be listened to, and which plays can be performed.
When her best friend is killed by the authorities and her theater teacher disappears without a trace, Gigi decides to organize her fellow Champaign High School thespians to put on a production of Henry VI. But at what cost?
About the Author
S
arah Lariviere is an award-winning novelist who lives in Los Angeles. In her forthcoming YA duology, Riot Act (Knopf, July 2024), an alternate history set in 1991, theater kids fight for freedom of expression.
Advance praise for Riot Act:
“Tension zings throughout the twined plots, making for an unabashed profession of the importance of art in a tale both gritty and timely.” —Publishers Weekly
“This fast-paced dystopian thriller will get a standing ovation from theater kids and punk rockers alike.” —Kirkus Reviews
