It was two years ago on June 20 that Pamela N. Harris published her young adult thriller “This Town is on Fire.”
The book takes on the internet “Karen” and how protagonist Naomi Henry responds when her best friend Kylie is shown in a video calling the cops on two Black teens. The novel dives into contemporary issues that dominate today’s headlines, making it a must-read for the digital age.
Harris talked with us about how it feels to hit this milestone and the book’s relevance to today. She talks about Naomi and Kylie and how their friendship is impacted by the viral video. We go into the YA audience and how it influenced the writing of the book, as well as an upcoming release later this fall.
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