Pride is a YA contemporary reimagining of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, brought to life in a bustling Brooklyn setting. Ibi Zoboi tells the story of Zuri Benitez, a proud Afro-Latino teen who loves her family, her culture, and her neighborhood with all her heart. With humor, heart, and a keen eye for identity and belonging, Pride speaks to readers who want romance, resilience, and real-world questions about class, race, and place.

Written in Zuri’s sharp, lyrical voice, Pride moves through the rhythms of school, family dinners, and neighborhood life, weaving in the spark of first love and the ache of change. The book’s rhythm—fast, intimate, and vividly drawn—lets readers savor witty banter, tender moments, and the tension of gentrification next door. Alongside Zuri’s own awakening, Pride also follows her sisters—including Janae and the playful chaos of family life—whose stories add warmth, humor, and texture to a tale about love, loyalty, and growth.

• Afro-Latino-led cast and a vivid Brooklyn setting that feel fresh and real
• A dynamic, slow-burn romance between Zuri and Darius that sparks both tension and tenderness
• Rich sister relationships, with four sisters navigating school, family, and future plans
• Through themes of pride, identity, community, and gentrification, a thoughtful look at change and belonging
• Accessible, witty writing with humor, heart, and social insight that invites empathy and reflection

After finishing Pride, readers come away with a deeper sense of pride in their own identities and a belief that love, community, and courage can endure even as neighborhoods evolve. The book invites empathy, sparks thoughtful conversations, and leaves them inspired to face change with resilience and hope.