The Unexpected DivaBorn into slavery on a Mississippi plantation, Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield has been raised in the safety of Philadelphia's Quaker community by a wealthy adoptive mother. Sheltered and educated, Eliza's happy childhood always included music lessons to nurture her unique gift: a glorious three octave singing voice that leaves listeners in awe. But on the eve of her twenty fourth birthday, young Eliza's world is thrown into a tailspin when her mother

displacing or eliminating them

did the world finally begin to take notice

the missing woman the entire Internet has become obsessed with

Her checklist now consists of diapers changed (infinite)

It is also the story of that young man's relationship with his fearless

obligation and longing

she's left questioning everything

In a novel that takes place over four minutes

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demanding a steep price that forces an honest reckoning for nearly everyone in her life

and belonging

We Are Here is a poignant story about Black and brown heritage and community