Justina Ireland
Justina Ireland is an acclaimed American author known for her contributions to young adult literature. She gained widespread recognition with her novel "Dread Nation," which combines historical fiction with supernatural elements. Ireland is celebrated for her ability to weave complex narratives that explore themes of race and social justice. In addition to her writing, she is an advocate for diversity in publishing and works as a writing instructor.
Book summaries for books written by Justina Ireland
Quotes
I don’t need anyone’s permission to be who I am.
Sometimes life doesn’t give you what you want. It gives you what you need.
No one gets to tell me what I can and can’t do.
I don't intend to be a lady. I intend to be a legend.
The world is a cruel place, Jane. It is not kind to people who are different.
Sometimes the only way to get through is to believe that there’s something at the end of the road worth holding out for.
I don’t care about pretty. I care about dangerous.
We make our own choices, Jane, and suffer our own consequences.
Survival isn’t about who’s good or bad. It’s about who’s left.
The most dangerous thing on the battlefield? A woman who’s had enough.
I’m the one who decides what I’m worth. No one else.
People don’t get to decide who you are. You do.