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CAN'T STOP THE SHINE
By: Joyce E. Davis

Kimani Press Tru
April 2007
On Sale: April 1, 2007
Featuring: Kalia Jefferson; Mariama Jefferson
256 pages
ISBN: 0373830785
EAN: 9780373830787
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Young Adult | Multicultural African-American

When an American Idol-like competition comes to Atlanta, Kalia and Mariama Jefferson (sisters who couldn't be more different) stop arguing long enough to agree on one thing: Kalia has to try out. A senior at a prestigious performing arts high school, Kalia has a shot at making her dream come true. And with sixteen-year-old Mariama cheering her on, Kalia sings her heart out, eager to beat thousands of other hopefuls.

But when Kalia makes the top twenty, the competition really beginsβ€”on stage and at home. Suddenly, Kalia and Mariama are up against each other. And there's only one way to win….