Swimming Upstream: The Girl With the Plan
About this audiobook
A new beginning, a shared passion, and a forbidden romance.
When Alora first moved to the US, it's safe to say that she was far more terrified than she was excited.
But as a 13-year-old girl with an extremely ill older brother, she had very little control over the matter.
So, instead of being scared, she decided to make the most of the move, diving headfirst into her studies to help support her family and make them proud.
But despite her best interests, she can't help but fall back to her one true passion—art.
And that passion has only grown stronger since she met Andy.
At first, everything seemed perfect. But will a mysterious text and a major life event cause things to fall apart before they can even truly start?
One thing is for sure: Alora is going to have a hard time keeping every aspect of her life on track.
The only question is, which part will derail first?
About the author
Meet Davie Lux, a trailblazing voice in Caribbean-American literature whose unique perspective and powerful storytelling are making waves in the literary world. Born and raised in the United States to a Dominican mother and Haitian father, Lux's multicultural heritage has profoundly influenced his writing.
Although he grew up in the U.S., Lux's parents ensured that he maintained strong connections to his Caribbean roots. Regular visits to his family in the Dominican Republic and Haiti exposed him to the complex history and cultural dynamics of the island of Hispaniola. These experiences sparked his desire to write stories that illuminate the diverse experiences of Caribbean immigrants and their descendants.
Meet Gigi Francois, a rising star in the world of young adult literature. This gifted 16-year-old author pours her heart onto the pages, using her pen to express the joys and challenges of growing up in a Haitian American family.
Born and raised in Boston by immigrant parents, Gigi's writing is heavily influenced by her bicultural identity. She skillfully weaves together storylines that highlight the beauty of Haitian culture while also exploring the complexities of navigating two worlds as a teenager in America.
Gigi's debut novel "The Girl With the Plan" showcases her knack for crafting relatable characters and emotionally resonant plotlines. The book follows 16-year-old artist Alora as she pursues her entrepreneurial dreams while balancing family expectations, newfound love, and her little brother's health crisis. Gigi brings Alora's world to life with vividly descriptive prose and authentic dialogue.
Writing has always been Gigi's outlet for processing her experiences and emotions. As an introverted teen, she pours her heart into her notebooks, transforming her most vulnerable moments and poignant observations into captivating fictional stories. Her work grapples with themes of identity, family, ambition, and empowerment.
When she's not writing, this straight-A student can be found studying hard, spending time with her tight-knit family, and filling sketchbooks with her artwork. Gigi dreams of becoming a bestselling author and using her platform to amplify underrepresented voices. "The Girl With the Plan" is just the first chapter in what promises to be an illustrious literary career for this extraordinary young talent.
