
^ a b Angie Thomas (February 5, 2019).^ "On the Come Up - Angie Thomas - Digital Audiobook".On June 10, 2021, it was announced that Sanaa Lathan would make her directional debut with the film, replacing Kahiu. On October 19, 2020, Wanuri Kahiu replaced Tillman Jr. On December 11, 2019, after Disney 's acquisition of 21st Century Fox and closing of Fox 2000, Paramount Players acquired the film adaptation with Kay Oyegun hired to write the script and Tillman Jr. directing and producing with Robert Teitel, and Jay Marcus from State Street Pictures, alongside Thomas Marty Bowen, Isaac Klausner and John Fischer of Temple Hill Entertainment. On February 4, 2019, Fox 2000 Pictures acquired the rights to adapt the novel with George Tillman Jr. 2019 - Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Fiction & Poetry nominee.2019 - Goodreads Choice Award for Young Adult Fiction nominee.2019 - Kirkus Prize for Young Readers' Literature nominee.2020 - ALA Top Ten Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults.2020 - Carnegie Medal for Young Adult Fiction nominee.2020 - American Library Association (ALA), Top Ten Books for Young Adults.On the Come Up received several accolades: The American Library Association named the book one of the best released for young adults in 2020. The book was well reviewed by The New York Times, Vox, and The Washington Post. Jojo-young follower of Brianna, hopes to be a rapper.Grandma and Granddaddy-the paternal grandparents of Brianna, who took care of her and Trey when Jay was recovering from addiction.He later convinces Brianna to take him on. Supreme-Supreme was Lawless's old advisor.Lives in the suburbs instead of the projects. Has his own following as a second-rate rapper. She works at the pizza place with him, as well is known as a rapping queen. He is loyal to Brianna, but later dates another girl. Malik-Brianna's crush, and also a close friend.He supports her regardless, even through the controversy Brianna has suffered. Sonny-loyal, and old friend to Brianna.
Aunt Pooh is notoriously known as a drug dealer but maintains a close relationship with Brianna.
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