The Color of Carina's Dreams: a YA novel in verse

Author:   Marcus Amaker ,  Geoffrey Chandler
Publisher:   Free Verse Press
ISBN:  

9798993436111


Pages:   220
Publication Date:   28 November 2025
Recommended Age:   From 13 to 18 years
Format:   Paperback
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The Color of Carina's Dreams: a YA novel in verse


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In the year 3044, where dreams can be captured and shared, how much of yourself are you willing to give away? Carina's vivid dreams have always set her apart. But when Dreamkastr - a device that turns imagination into spectacle - makes her visions go viral, she's thrust into a spotlight she never sought. Fame, betrayal, and the fragility of friendship force her to question the line between connection and exploitation, authenticity and performance. With her best friends Maya-Zen and Valyn, Carina must decide how much of her light to share - and how much to keep for herself. Told in spare, lyrical verse, ""The Color of Carina's Dreams"" is a provocative YA novel about technology, trust, and the power of imagination. Marcus Amaker - Charleston's first Poet Laureate, SC Literary Hall of Fame inductee, and Academy of American Poets fellow - joins forces with North Carolina illustrator Geoffrey Chandler, his best friend of twenty-five years. Together, they craft a story where memory, art, and future worlds collide.

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Author:   Marcus Amaker ,  Geoffrey Chandler
Publisher:   Free Verse Press
Imprint:   Free Verse Press
Dimensions:   Width: 12.70cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 17.80cm
Weight:   0.195kg
ISBN:  

9798993436111


Pages:   220
Publication Date:   28 November 2025
Recommended Age:   From 13 to 18 years
Audience:   Young adult ,  Teenage / Young adult
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
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Marcus Amaker is a dad, husband, and the first Poet Laureate of Charleston, SC. An award-winning poet, musician, and opera librettist, his work appears on five Grammy albums - as both a writer and designer - and has been recognized by the Kennedy Center, NPR, and PBS. He's published 12 books, released 40+ albums, and was inducted into the S.C. Literary Hall of Fame in 2024. He takes daily naps. Geoffrey Chandler is a dad, husband, and illustrator from North Carolina. The son of a writer and a librarian, he loves bringing stories to life through art. When he's not drawing, he's chasing his daughter, tolerating his mischievous dog, and reminding others that creativity is about joy, not perfection.

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