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Invisible Child by Andrea Elliott follows Dasani, an African American child in New York City, as she navigates growing up in poverty. The book, based on long-form journalism, documents Dasani's life over eight years, exploring her family's generational struggles with systemic racism, substance use, and homelessness, highlighting the interplay between individual agency and systemic barriers in their quest for a better future. This text includes depictions of violence, including assault, domestic violence, sexual violence, murder, and violence against children. It also discusses topics such as slavery, poverty, homelessness, and substance use disorders.