The Summer I Ate the Rich

Maika Moulite , Maritza Moulite
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The Summer I Ate the Rich

Maika Moulite , Maritza Moulite
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400 PAGESENGLISH

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  • Published date: Apr 21, 2026
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 400
  • Publisher: Square Fish
  • ISBN: 9781250411105
  • Dimensions: 5.4" W x 1.15" L x 8.15" H

National Indie Bestseller
Recommended Read by CBS Mornings Plus!
Black Bear nominee for the 2026-2027 New Mexico Land of Enchantment Awards
CBC Kids Favorite Selection

"These young women are incredible authors." CBS Mornings Plus

"Brielle’s fluidly rendered narration and the novel’s ambitious premise result in a captivating look at one immigrant family’s experience via a fantasy lens." —Publishers Weekly

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Infused with Haitian folklore, The Summer I Ate the Rich is a visceral exploration of class and race that will leave you craving justice." —Booklist

“The Moulite Sisters have created a character like no other in Brielle, an ambitious, compassionate, flesh-hungry aspiring chef who happens to be a teen zonbi. Brimming with biting commentary about survival while subverting stereotypes, this story challenges notions of who gets to consume and who gets consumed. The Summer I Ate the Rich is a delectable meal of a story, served up with a side of culture, romance, and revenge.” -Ibi Zoboi, New York Times Bestselling Author

Maika Moulite is a Miami native and the daughter of Haitian immigrants. Her acclaimed young adult novels frequently explore themes of identity, family, and vengeance. Her work has been featured on the TODAY Show and Essence Magazine. Maika is also a doctoral student at Howard University, exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, culture, and media. She’s the eldest of four sisters and, when she's not writing, loves listening to audiobooks, dancing and singing at the top of her lungs, and journaling (which actually means... more writing).

Maritza Moulite graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s in women’s studies and the University of Southern California with a master’s in journalism. Her work often examines the lives of marginalized people and revenge, and has been featured on NPR and Late Night with Seth Meyers. Maritza’s favorite roles have been Head Start literacy tutor and pre-k teacher assistant. She is now a PhD student at the University of Pennsylvania exploring ways to improve literacy through children’s media. She clearly couldn’t get enough of school. Her favorite song is “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire.

To find out more information about this talented sister duo you can visit their website.

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