Alexandra Monir is the Iranian-American author of the internationally bestselling novel The Final Six and five other books for young adults. Alexandra spent her teen years as a pop singer before publishing her debut novel, Timeless, and continues to write and record music. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, toddler son, and one fluffy Shih Tzu. To learn more about Alexandra, visit her online at alexandramonir.com, and follow her on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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PRAISE FOR BLACK CANARY: BREAKING SILENCE
"Monir deftly balances familiarity for DC fans and accessibility
for new readers, blending superhero origin with coming-of-age tale
in an excellent book for fans of comics and dystopian fiction, as
well as reluctant readers."—School Library Journal
"Dinah is a powerful protagonist, vibrating with a youthful rage
and energy familiar to readers itching for revolution of any kind.
Monir never shies away from her tale’s unfortunately pertinent
sociopolitical implications, putting a refreshing spin on the
feminist dystopia. ... Sure to resonate in today’s volatile
climate."—Kirkus Reviews
"A compelling story of resistance, oppression, politics, feminism,
rebellion, and revolution. A good story about finding your
voice!” –Teen Librarian Toolbox/School Library Journal
"Using her voice as a weapon, Dinah Lance fights to overcome evil
and empower girls and women the world over. [T]his prose origin
story of superhero Black Canary will thrill you all the way
through!"—MS. magazine
"Alexandra Monir gives us a thrilling new take on this superhero
and leaves us feeling empowered and ready to scream with
joy."—Danielle Paige, the New York
Times best-selling author of the Dorothy Must
Die series and Mera: Tidebreaker
"A fast-paced, twisty adventure with just enough callbacks to the
DC world we know to make this new version enticing, you’ll
find Monir’s tale hard to put down.” –Culturess
"As thrilling as it is insightful...Truly a page-turner.” –Geeks of
Color
"If you are looking for a good read that has the depth and heart
that makes superhero stories so enduring, pick up a copy
of Black Canary: Breaking Silence.” –The Nerd Daily
“The world-building in this book is phenomenal… this book is
engaging, entertaining, and a great addition to the DC Icons line
of books.” –Between the Shelves
“Thrilling and exhilarating, while also being truly heartfelt and
extremely personal.” –FanFi Addict
“An incredibly imaginative and reverential take on the decades
of Black Canary canon,[...] with an earnest voice
that feels incredibly unique to Monir.” –ComicBook.com
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