This is a sharply funny and insightful novel about the countless hustles we have to keep from doing the hardest thing: being ourselves.Ĭharming as a Verb focuses a lot on the pressure to get into college (especially a “good college”) and the impact this has on first-generation immigrants. Soon what started as a mutual hustle turns into something more surprising than either of them ever bargained for. Henri agrees, seeing a potential upside for himself. When she uncovers Henri’s less-than-honest dog-walking scheme, she blackmails him into helping her change her image at school. There is only one person who seems immune to Henri’s charms: his “intense” classmate and neighbor Corinne Troy. But his easy smiles mask a burning ambition to attend his dream college, Columbia University. He is a star debater and popular student at the prestigious FATE academy, the dutiful first-generation Haitian son, and the trusted dog walker for his wealthy New York City neighbors. Henri “Halti” Haltiwanger can charm just about anyone. Today we’re pleased to welcome Ben Philippe to the WNDB blog to discuss his YA novel Charming as a Verb, out September 8, 2020!
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