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Born and raised in South LA, she writes stories about gentrification, Black teen joy, and the sh*tshow that is capitalism. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Ethnicity, Race & Migration, a certificate in Human Rights and recently graduated from law school, with a specialization in Critical Race Studies. There Goes the Neighborhood is her debut novel. A raised fist against the destructive forces of gentrification and a love letter to communities of color everywhere, Jade Adia's unforgettable book tells the darkly hilarious story of three best friends willing to do whatever it takes to stay together.