Cover Reveal 📚- The Other Side of Imani
A coming of age middle grade novel - out 29 July 2025
I’ve been waiting impatiently to shout about The Other Side of Imani, my middle grade debut which comes out on 29 July!!
Writing this book was a joy and it also challenged me in many ways but I’m so happy and grateful to be at this stage.
The Other Side of Imani:
A story about finding your voice alongside your real self, The Other Side of Imani is a heartfelt, fresh, and powerful middle grade contemporary debut that’s perfect for fans of Front Desk, That Girl Lay Lay, and Just Right Jillian.
Ever since she could remember, thirteen-year-old Imani has wanted to be a fashion designer.
But fashion designers are bold, out-there, and in your face. And despite her unique sense of style, Imani has trouble fitting in, let alone standing out. Entering her new school’s design competition for a scholarship to the nearby arts high school seems like the perfect way to make new friends and get closer to her dream of being a designer.
Then Imani’s designs are stolen by one of her classmates, and Imani is forced to enter the competition anonymously, under a virtual persona of her own creation—“Estelle.” When Estelle then goes viral, Imani must figure out how to be her “real” self as she finds her true friends and her voice... all while hoping to win the competition.
Pre-Order
The Other Side of Imani is now available for pre-order:
Harper Stacks (Harper Collins School and Library)
Pre-orders are incredibly important for authors. It’s lets the publisher know that there is interest in the book and retailers are more likely to order and keep it in stock. Also, it strengthens the author’s working relationship with the publisher and potentially creates a pathway to more books.
Make a ‘lil noise for the cover please…
Huge thanks to the design team at Harper Collins and illustrator Ana Latese for this stunning cover.
I’m looking forward to engaging with librarians and educators to get Imani in as many readers’ hands as possible.
I’m also thinking about educator and discussion guides. I’ll be doing a deep dive into this so stay tuned!
I’d love it if you add The Other Side of Imani to your reading lists on Goodreads, Story Graph or what whereever you track your TBR.
I’ll be sharing on social media in a day or two so boost if you can!
Thank you so much for being here 😘😘
xo Lisa
Read My Books
The Other Side of Imani (MG Contemporary - Harper Collins) out 29 July 2025
Who’s All Going (to Die) (YA Horor - Delacorte) out September 2025
There’s No Way I’d Die First (YA Horror - Delacorte) available now
That cover is so gorgeous!!
This cover is everything! 😍