‘I’m Not Dying With You Tonight’ Fosters Empathy And Understanding For Young Adults

“I’m Not Dying With You Tonight” was released on Aug. 6 with a book launch at the Decatur Library this evening.

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Authors Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal joined forces to create the young adult novel “I’m Not Dying With You Tonight.”

The plot tackles complex race relations at a fictitious Atlanta high school. It’s told from the perspective of two students: one white, one black.

After riots break out at McPherson High School, the two students, Campbell and Lena, have to stick together in order to survive.