num_pages: 288
description: A riveting and raw novel follows Leshaya, a tough young woman and daughter of a herion addict who has seen the dark side of life, as she becomes determined to fight for her survival and follow her dreams of becoming a singer, no matter what obstacles and challenges stand in her way.
language: English
title: Born Blue
titlecomplete: Born Blue
genres: Young Adult, Abuse, Fostering, Novels, Teen, Music, Fiction, Contemporary, Realistic Fiction, Family
ratings_count: 2197
places: Alabama
awards: awardedAt: 1009872000000
name: Rhode Island Teen Book Award
publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books