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With the Fire on High is a 2019 young adult novel by Elizabeth Acevedo. It centers on Emoni Santiago, a Philadelphia high-school student and single mother who wants to pursue professional cooking while balancing childcare, school, family responsibilities, and financial limits. Food preparation and culinary training shape the novel’s structure, while Emoni’s relationships and Afro-Puerto Rican heritage inform its contemporary setting. It is intended for readers interested in coming-of-age fiction about family, work, and ambition.
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Who is Emoni Santiago in With the Fire on High?
Emoni Santiago is a Philadelphia high-school student and a single mother. She hopes to build a future in professional cooking while caring for her daughter and finishing school.
What does cooking mean to Emoni in With the Fire on High?
Cooking is Emoni's strongest creative skill and a possible career path. The novel follows her as she weighs that ambition against childcare, school, family duties, and money.
Where is With the Fire on High set?
The story is set in Philadelphia, where Emoni attends high school and manages life as a young parent. The city and its food culture are part of the book's everyday setting.
Who wrote With the Fire on High?
Elizabeth Acevedo wrote With the Fire on High. The young-adult novel was published in 2019.
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