A Drop of Color

“A Drop of Color is The Skin I’m In for a new generation—an instant classic teens won’t be able to put down, and educators will turn to for decades to come.” - Sharon G. Flake, award-winning author

An unforgettable coming-of-age story about a Nigerian-American teenager navigating friendship, familial expectations, and first love

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November 3, 2026

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Elizabeth Ese is a Nigerian-American author whose work explores identity, belonging, and the beauty of Black girlhood. Her debut novel, A Drop of Color, comes out November 3, 2026 (Scholastic).

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For literary inquiries, please contact Lynnette Novak at lynnette@theseymouragency.com

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