We Didn't Ask for This - by Adi Alsaid (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Central International School's annual lock-in is legendary. Bonds are made. Contests are fought. Stories are forged that will be passed down from student to student for years to come. This year's lock-in begins normally enough. Then a group of students led by Marisa Cuevas stage an ecoprotest and chain themselves to the doors, vowing to keep everyone trapped inside until their list of demands is met. Some students rally to their cause -- but others are aggrieved to watch their own plans fall apart. Amira has trained all year to compete in the school decathlon on her own terms. Peejay intended to honor his brother by throwing the greatest party CIS has ever seen. Kenji was looking forward to making a splash at his improv showcase. Omar wanted to spend a little time with the boy he's been crushing on. Celeste, adrift in a new country, was hoping to connect with someone -- anyone. And Marisa, once so certain of her goals, must now decide how far she'll go to attain them. Every year, lock-in night changes lives. This year, it might just change the world."--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><strong>From Adi Alsaid, the acclaimed author of <em>Let's Get Lost</em>, <em>Never Sometimes Always</em>, and <em>North of Happy</em></strong> <p/><strong>Every year, lock-in night changes lives. This year, it might just change the world.</strong> <p/>Central International School's annual lock-in is legendary -- and for six students, this year's lock-in is the answer to their dreams. The chance to finally win the contest. Kiss the guy. Make a friend. Become the star of a story that will be passed down from student to student for years to come. <p/>But then a group of students, led by Marisa Cuevas, stage an eco-protest and chain themselves to the doors, vowing to keep everyone trapped inside until their list of demands is met. While some students rally to the cause, others are devastated as they watch their plans fall apart. And Marisa, once so certain of her goals, must now decide just how far she'll go to attain them. <p/>"Engrossing."--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em>, starred review<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Packed with quips and insights, the wry narrative captures the intense yearnings of young adulthood; the ridiculous spectrum of clueless, controlling, and (sometimes) cooperative adults; and the overwhelming inertia of institutions."-<em>Kirkus Reviews, </em>starred review <p/>"In a timely novel featuring a large cast from around the globe, Alsaid (<em>Brief Chronicle of Another Stupid Heartbreak</em>) underlines ecological issues while showing the positive impact of creative problem solving and collaboration."-<em>Publishers Weekly</em>, starred review<br>
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