Bri wants to follow in her father's footsteps to become the rapper he never had to chance to be. Although he was shot just as his career was beginning, everyone already knew and loved him.
Life hasn't been easy for Bri's family. Her mother Jay fell into a life of drugs after her husband died. She left Bri and her brother Trey to live with their grandparents and checked herself into rehab. Now that the kids are back with her, life still isn't good. Jay is forced to quit taking college courses toward a degree in social work when her job is eliminated. She has her hands full trying to keep food on the table and the utilities on.
When Bri wins her first rap battle in The Ring, she sees a way to help out with things at home. Unfortunately, Jay doesn't want Bri involved in the same scene as her late husband so Bri is forced to sneak around and depend on the help of a shady manager to have her music recognized.
Bri's a hit on YouTube and Instagram, but her edgy words bring criticism that threatens to not only halt her dream career, but also endanger her and her family. Her dream may be more than she can handle at the young age of sixteen.
ON THE COME UP is by Angie Thomas, author of the bestselling THE HATE U GIVE. Her story speaks to teens of all backgrounds hoping to hit it big or find their way to an awesome future.
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